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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.72, 33,031.30 and 14,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.72, 33,031.30 and 14,506.28 is: 20,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.72 : 33,031.30 = 14,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.72/33,031.30 = 14,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.72x = 33,031.30 × 14,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.72x = 479,161,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,161,286.56/23,939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.33

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