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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.88, 33,035.04 and 14,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.88, 33,035.04 and 14,511.24 is: 20,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.88 : 33,035.04 = 14,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.88/33,035.04 = 14,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.88x = 33,035.04 × 14,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.88x = 479,379,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,379,393.85/23,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.79

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