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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.60, 33,038.60 and 14,512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.60, 33,038.60 and 14,512.72 is: 20,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.60 : 33,038.60 = 14,512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.60/33,038.60 = 14,512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.60x = 33,038.60 × 14,512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.60x = 479,479,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,479,950.99/23,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.05

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