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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.48, 33,099.84 and 14,557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.48, 33,099.84 and 14,557.32 is: 20,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.48 : 33,099.84 = 14,557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.48/33,099.84 = 14,557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.48x = 33,099.84 × 14,557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.48x = 481,844,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,844,962.83/23,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.54

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