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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.53, 33,085.92 and 14,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.53, 33,085.92 and 14,416.52 is: 19,896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.53 : 33,085.92 = 14,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.53/33,085.92 = 14,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.53x = 33,085.92 × 14,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.53x = 476,983,827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,983,827.40/23,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.27

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