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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.52, 33,074.73 and 14,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.52, 33,074.73 and 14,536.26 is: 20,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.52 : 33,074.73 = 14,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.52/33,074.73 = 14,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.52x = 33,074.73 × 14,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.52x = 480,782,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,782,874.71/23,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.09

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