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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.21, 33,049.95 and 13,879.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.21, 33,049.95 and 13,879.59 is: 19,153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.21 : 33,049.95 = 13,879.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.21/33,049.95 = 13,879.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.21x = 33,049.95 × 13,879.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.21x = 458,719,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,719,755.52/23,949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.86

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