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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977, 33,090.72 and 14,420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977, 33,090.72 and 14,420.02 is: 19,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977 : 33,090.72 = 14,420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977/33,090.72 = 14,420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977x = 33,090.72 × 14,420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977x = 477,168,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,168,844.21/23,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.11

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