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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.77, 33,108.53 and 14,562.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.77, 33,108.53 and 14,562.51 is: 20,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.77 : 33,108.53 = 14,562.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.77/33,108.53 = 14,562.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.77x = 33,108.53 × 14,562.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.77x = 482,143,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,143,226.40/23,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,092.84

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