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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.44, 33,017.52 and 13,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.44, 33,017.52 and 13,855.60 is: 19,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.44 : 33,017.52 = 13,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.44/33,017.52 = 13,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.44x = 33,017.52 × 13,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.44x = 457,477,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,477,550.11/23,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.77

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