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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,923.91, 33,013.59 and 13,851.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,923.91, 33,013.59 and 13,851.63 is: 19,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,923.91 : 33,013.59 = 13,851.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,923.91/33,013.59 = 13,851.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,923.91x = 33,013.59 × 13,851.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,923.91x = 457,292,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,292,033.65/23,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,114.44

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