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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.36, 33,086.40 and 14,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.36, 33,086.40 and 14,537.72 is: 20,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.36 : 33,086.40 = 14,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.36/33,086.40 = 14,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.36x = 33,086.40 × 14,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.36x = 481,000,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,000,819.01/23,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.32

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