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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.52, 33,093.39 and 14,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.52, 33,093.39 and 14,421.12 is: 19,898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.52 : 33,093.39 = 14,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.52/33,093.39 = 14,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.52x = 33,093.39 × 14,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.52x = 477,243,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,243,748.40/23,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.82

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