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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.91, 33,014.97 and 13,852.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.91, 33,014.97 and 13,852.63 is: 19,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.91 : 33,014.97 = 13,852.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.91/33,014.97 = 13,852.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.91x = 33,014.97 × 13,852.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.91x = 457,344,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,344,163.87/23,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.82

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