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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.51, 33,097.55 and 14,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.51, 33,097.55 and 14,546.25 is: 20,077.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.51 : 33,097.55 = 14,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.51/33,097.55 = 14,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.51x = 33,097.55 × 14,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.51x = 481,445,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,445,163.96/23,979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.36

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