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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.41, 33,103.76 and 14,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.41, 33,103.76 and 14,567.97 is: 20,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.41 : 33,103.76 = 14,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.41/33,103.76 = 14,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.41x = 33,103.76 × 14,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.41x = 482,254,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,254,582.57/23,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.43

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