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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.53, 33,087.30 and 14,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.53, 33,087.30 and 14,417.52 is: 19,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.53 : 33,087.30 = 14,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.53/33,087.30 = 14,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.53x = 33,087.30 × 14,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.53x = 477,036,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,036,809.50/23,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.65

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