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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.16, 33,076.08 and 14,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.16, 33,076.08 and 14,407.68 is: 19,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.16 : 33,076.08 = 14,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.16/33,076.08 = 14,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.16x = 33,076.08 × 14,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.16x = 476,549,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,549,576.29/23,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.29

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