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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.95, 33,051.60 and 14,386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.95, 33,051.60 and 14,386.62 is: 19,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.95 : 33,051.60 = 14,386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.95/33,051.60 = 14,386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.95x = 33,051.60 × 14,386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.95x = 475,500,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,500,809.59/23,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.94

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