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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.41, 33,102.38 and 14,566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.41, 33,102.38 and 14,566.97 is: 20,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.41 : 33,102.38 = 14,566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.41/33,102.38 = 14,566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.41x = 33,102.38 × 14,566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.41x = 482,201,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,201,495.56/23,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.06

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