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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.97, 33,001.69 and 13,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.97, 33,001.69 and 13,843.44 is: 19,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.97 : 33,001.69 = 13,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.97/33,001.69 = 13,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.97x = 33,001.69 × 13,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.97x = 456,856,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,856,915.41/23,916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.79

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