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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.40, 33,002.16 and 13,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.40, 33,002.16 and 13,159.84 is: 18,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.40 : 33,002.16 = 13,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.40/33,002.16 = 13,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.40x = 33,002.16 × 13,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.40x = 434,303,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,303,145.25/23,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.74

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