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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.41, 33,061.66 and 14,528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.41, 33,061.66 and 14,528.53 is: 20,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.41 : 33,061.66 = 14,528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.41/33,061.66 = 14,528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.41x = 33,061.66 × 14,528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.41x = 480,337,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,337,319.16/23,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.61

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