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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.90, 33,108.70 and 14,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.90, 33,108.70 and 14,562.64 is: 20,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.90 : 33,108.70 = 14,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.90/33,108.70 = 14,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.90x = 33,108.70 × 14,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.90x = 482,149,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,149,877.02/23,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.01

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