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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.60, 33,049.64 and 14,520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.60, 33,049.64 and 14,520.72 is: 20,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.60 : 33,049.64 = 14,520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.60/33,049.64 = 14,520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.60x = 33,049.64 × 14,520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.60x = 479,904,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,904,568.54/23,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.08

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