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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.60, 33,057.92 and 14,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.60, 33,057.92 and 14,526.72 is: 20,041.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.60 : 33,057.92 = 14,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.60/33,057.92 = 14,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.60x = 33,057.92 × 14,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.60x = 480,223,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,223,147.62/23,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.36

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