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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,988, 33,103.44 and 14,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,988, 33,103.44 and 14,052 is: 19,391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,988 : 33,103.44 = 14,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,988/33,103.44 = 14,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,988x = 33,103.44 × 14,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,988x = 465,169,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,169,538.88/23,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.76

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