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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.26, 33,050.02 and 13,879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.26, 33,050.02 and 13,879.64 is: 19,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.26 : 33,050.02 = 13,879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.26/33,050.02 = 13,879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.26x = 33,050.02 × 13,879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.26x = 458,722,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,722,379.59/23,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.93

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