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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.04, 33,086.16 and 14,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.04, 33,086.16 and 14,544.48 is: 20,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.04 : 33,086.16 = 14,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.04/33,086.16 = 14,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.04x = 33,086.16 × 14,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.04x = 481,220,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,220,992.40/23,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.75

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