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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,967.16, 33,069.13 and 14,403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,967.16, 33,069.13 and 14,403.83 is: 19,873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,967.16 : 33,069.13 = 14,403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,967.16/33,069.13 = 14,403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,967.16x = 33,069.13 × 14,403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,967.16x = 476,321,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,321,925.41/23,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.94

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