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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.54, 33,058.71 and 14,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.54, 33,058.71 and 14,395.59 is: 19,865.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.54 : 33,058.71 = 14,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.54/33,058.71 = 14,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.54x = 33,058.71 × 14,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.54x = 475,899,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,899,635.09/23,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.95

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