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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.52, 33,094.77 and 14,422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.52, 33,094.77 and 14,422.12 is: 19,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.52 : 33,094.77 = 14,422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.52/33,094.77 = 14,422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.52x = 33,094.77 × 14,422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.52x = 477,296,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,296,744.31/23,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.20

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