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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.91, 33,083.13 and 14,543.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.91, 33,083.13 and 14,543.65 is: 20,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.91 : 33,083.13 = 14,543.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.91/33,083.13 = 14,543.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.91x = 33,083.13 × 14,543.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.91x = 481,149,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,149,463.62/23,976.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.20

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