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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,941.42, 33,044.96 and 13,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,941.42, 33,044.96 and 13,868.24 is: 19,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,941.42 : 33,044.96 = 13,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,941.42/33,044.96 = 13,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,941.42x = 33,044.96 × 13,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,941.42x = 458,275,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,275,305.52/23,941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.53

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