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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.16, 33,061.32 and 14,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.16, 33,061.32 and 14,528.28 is: 20,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.16 : 33,061.32 = 14,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.16/33,061.32 = 14,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.16x = 33,061.32 × 14,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.16x = 480,324,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,324,114.13/23,963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.27

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