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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.25, 33,119.85 and 14,563.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.25, 33,119.85 and 14,563.99 is: 20,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.25 : 33,119.85 = 14,563.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.25/33,119.85 = 14,563.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.25x = 33,119.85 × 14,563.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.25x = 482,357,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,357,164.20/23,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.52

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