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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,941.95, 33,030.91 and 13,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,941.95, 33,030.91 and 13,866.72 is: 19,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,941.95 : 33,030.91 = 13,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,941.95/33,030.91 = 13,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,941.95x = 33,030.91 × 13,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,941.95x = 458,030,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,030,380.32/23,941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.87

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