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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.28, 33,071.79 and 14,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.28, 33,071.79 and 14,406.28 is: 19,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.28 : 33,071.79 = 14,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.28/33,071.79 = 14,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.28x = 33,071.79 × 14,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.28x = 476,441,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,441,440.03/23,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.15

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