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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.64, 33,082.98 and 14,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.64, 33,082.98 and 14,545.40 is: 20,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.64 : 33,082.98 = 14,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.64/33,082.98 = 14,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.64x = 33,082.98 × 14,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.64x = 481,205,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,205,177.29/23,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,073.94

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