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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.95, 33,032.29 and 13,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.95, 33,032.29 and 13,867.72 is: 19,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.95 : 33,032.29 = 13,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.95/33,032.29 = 13,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.95x = 33,032.29 × 13,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.95x = 458,082,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,082,548.68/23,942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.25

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