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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.13, 33,072.58 and 14,399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.13, 33,072.58 and 14,399.87 is: 19,873.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.13 : 33,072.58 = 14,399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.13/33,072.58 = 14,399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.13x = 33,072.58 × 14,399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.13x = 476,240,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,240,651.20/23,963.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.89

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