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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.83, 33,118.36 and 14,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.83, 33,118.36 and 14,438.07 is: 19,929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.83 : 33,118.36 = 14,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.83/33,118.36 = 14,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.83x = 33,118.36 × 14,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.83x = 478,165,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,165,163.87/23,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.50

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