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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.91, 33,029.46 and 13,861.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.91, 33,029.46 and 13,861.62 is: 19,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.91 : 33,029.46 = 13,861.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.91/33,029.46 = 13,861.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.91x = 33,029.46 × 13,861.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.91x = 457,841,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,841,823.33/23,930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,131.82

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