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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.23, 33,046.68 and 14,999.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.23, 33,046.68 and 14,999.67 is: 20,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.23 : 33,046.68 = 14,999.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.23/33,046.68 = 14,999.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.23x = 33,046.68 × 14,999.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.23x = 495,689,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,689,294.60/23,947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.23

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