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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.72, 33,042.51 and 14,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.72, 33,042.51 and 14,515.28 is: 20,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.72 : 33,042.51 = 14,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.72/33,042.51 = 14,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.72x = 33,042.51 × 14,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.72x = 479,621,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,621,201.95/23,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.68

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