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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.08, 33,081.84 and 14,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.08, 33,081.84 and 14,542.08 is: 20,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.08 : 33,081.84 = 14,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.08/33,081.84 = 14,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.08x = 33,081.84 × 14,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.08x = 481,078,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,078,763.83/23,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.62

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