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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.72, 33,029.92 and 14,505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.72, 33,029.92 and 14,505.28 is: 20,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.72 : 33,029.92 = 14,505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.72/33,029.92 = 14,505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.72x = 33,029.92 × 14,505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.72x = 479,108,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,108,237.98/23,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.95

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