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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.03, 33,021.70 and 13,856.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.03, 33,021.70 and 13,856.68 is: 19,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.03 : 33,021.70 = 13,856.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.03/33,021.70 = 13,856.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.03x = 33,021.70 × 13,856.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.03x = 457,571,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,571,129.96/23,929.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.01

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