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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.76, 33,005.92 and 13,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.76, 33,005.92 and 13,844.80 is: 19,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.76 : 33,005.92 = 13,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.76/33,005.92 = 13,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.76x = 33,005.92 × 13,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.76x = 456,960,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,960,361.22/23,917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.48

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