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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.91, 33,081.75 and 14,542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.91, 33,081.75 and 14,542.65 is: 20,065.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.91 : 33,081.75 = 14,542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.91/33,081.75 = 14,542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.91x = 33,081.75 × 14,542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.91x = 481,096,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,096,311.64/23,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.82

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