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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.84, 33,055.12 and 13,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.84, 33,055.12 and 13,884.72 is: 19,163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.84 : 33,055.12 = 13,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.84/33,055.12 = 13,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.84x = 33,055.12 × 13,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.84x = 458,961,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,961,085.77/23,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.43

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