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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.41, 33,011.52 and 13,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.41, 33,011.52 and 13,850.14 is: 19,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.41 : 33,011.52 = 13,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.41/33,011.52 = 13,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.41x = 33,011.52 × 13,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.41x = 457,214,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,214,008.56/23,922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.38

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