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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.55, 33,030.18 and 14,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.55, 33,030.18 and 14,998.84 is: 20,684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.55 : 33,030.18 = 14,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.55/33,030.18 = 14,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.55x = 33,030.18 × 14,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.55x = 495,414,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,414,302.42/23,950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.88

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