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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.60, 33,108.39 and 14,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.60, 33,108.39 and 14,430.84 is: 19,919.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.60 : 33,108.39 = 14,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.60/33,108.39 = 14,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.60x = 33,108.39 × 14,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.60x = 477,781,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,781,878.75/23,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,919.53

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