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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.24, 33,098.40 and 14,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.24, 33,098.40 and 14,553.60 is: 20,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.24 : 33,098.40 = 14,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.24/33,098.40 = 14,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.24x = 33,098.40 × 14,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.24x = 481,700,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,700,874.24/23,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.73

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