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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,945.63, 33,046.29 and 14,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,945.63, 33,046.29 and 14,388.44 is: 19,856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,945.63 : 33,046.29 = 14,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,945.63/33,046.29 = 14,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,945.63x = 33,046.29 × 14,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,945.63x = 475,484,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,484,395.66/23,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.84

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