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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,945.73, 33,044.61 and 14,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,945.73, 33,044.61 and 14,998.16 is: 20,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,945.73 : 33,044.61 = 14,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,945.73/33,044.61 = 14,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,945.73x = 33,044.61 × 14,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,945.73x = 495,608,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,608,402.41/23,945.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.15

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