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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976, 33,089.34 and 14,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976, 33,089.34 and 14,419.02 is: 19,899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976 : 33,089.34 = 14,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976/33,089.34 = 14,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976x = 33,089.34 × 14,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976x = 477,115,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,115,855.25/23,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.73

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