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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.95, 33,016.44 and 13,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.95, 33,016.44 and 13,853.92 is: 19,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.95 : 33,016.44 = 13,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.95/33,016.44 = 13,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.95x = 33,016.44 × 13,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.95x = 457,407,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,407,133.74/23,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.42

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