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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.59, 33,077.58 and 14,538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.59, 33,077.58 and 14,538.33 is: 20,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.59 : 33,077.58 = 14,538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.59/33,077.58 = 14,538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.59x = 33,077.58 × 14,538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.59x = 480,892,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,892,773.64/23,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.95

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