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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.72, 33,107.76 and 14,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.72, 33,107.76 and 14,562.84 is: 20,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.72 : 33,107.76 = 14,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.72/33,107.76 = 14,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.72x = 33,107.76 × 14,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.72x = 482,143,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,143,011.64/23,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.20

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