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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.56, 33,014.48 and 13,852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.56, 33,014.48 and 13,852.28 is: 19,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.56 : 33,014.48 = 13,852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.56/33,014.48 = 13,852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.56x = 33,014.48 × 13,852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.56x = 457,325,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,325,938.18/23,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.34

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