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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.88, 33,057.68 and 14,396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.88, 33,057.68 and 14,396.69 is: 19,868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.88 : 33,057.68 = 14,396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.88/33,057.68 = 14,396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.88x = 33,057.68 × 14,396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.88x = 475,921,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,921,171.08/23,953.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,868.23

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