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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.21, 33,077.53 and 14,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.21, 33,077.53 and 14,409.20 is: 19,884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.21 : 33,077.53 = 14,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.21/33,077.53 = 14,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.21x = 33,077.53 × 14,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.21x = 476,620,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,620,597.90/23,969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.71

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