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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.48, 33,099.84 and 14,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.48, 33,099.84 and 14,553.76 is: 20,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.48 : 33,099.84 = 14,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.48/33,099.84 = 14,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.48x = 33,099.84 × 14,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.48x = 481,727,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,727,127.40/23,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.01

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