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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.08, 33,048.62 and 14,750.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.08, 33,048.62 and 14,750.17 is: 20,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.08 : 33,048.62 = 14,750.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.08/33,048.62 = 14,750.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.08x = 33,048.62 × 14,750.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.08x = 487,472,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,472,763.27/23,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.71

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