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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.82, 33,007.08 and 13,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.82, 33,007.08 and 13,849.62 is: 19,109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.82 : 33,007.08 = 13,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.82/33,007.08 = 13,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.82x = 33,007.08 × 13,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.82x = 457,135,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,135,515.31/23,921.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,109.56

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