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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.91, 33,010.83 and 13,849.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.91, 33,010.83 and 13,849.63 is: 19,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.91 : 33,010.83 = 13,849.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.91/33,010.83 = 13,849.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.91x = 33,010.83 × 13,849.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.91x = 457,187,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,187,865.18/23,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.68

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