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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.64, 33,015.18 and 14,987.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.64, 33,015.18 and 14,987.94 is: 20,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.64 : 33,015.18 = 14,987.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.64/33,015.18 = 14,987.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.64x = 33,015.18 × 14,987.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.64x = 494,829,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,829,536.93/23,939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.88

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