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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.91, 32,994.33 and 13,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.91, 32,994.33 and 13,839.24 is: 19,101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.91 : 32,994.33 = 13,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.91/32,994.33 = 13,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.91x = 32,994.33 × 13,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.91x = 456,616,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,616,451.51/23,904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.37

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