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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.80, 33,066.60 and 14,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.80, 33,066.60 and 14,528.96 is: 20,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.80 : 33,066.60 = 14,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.80/33,066.60 = 14,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.80x = 33,066.60 × 14,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.80x = 480,423,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,423,308.74/23,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.01

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