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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.92, 33,014.96 and 13,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.92, 33,014.96 and 13,852.64 is: 19,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.92 : 33,014.96 = 13,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.92/33,014.96 = 13,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.92x = 33,014.96 × 13,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.92x = 457,344,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,344,355.49/23,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.82

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