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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.23, 33,050.28 and 13,878.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.23, 33,050.28 and 13,878.39 is: 19,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.23 : 33,050.28 = 13,878.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.23/33,050.28 = 13,878.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.23x = 33,050.28 × 13,878.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.23x = 458,684,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,684,675.45/23,949.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.38

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