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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.51, 33,049.18 and 13,882.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.51, 33,049.18 and 13,882.11 is: 19,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.51 : 33,049.18 = 13,882.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.51/33,049.18 = 13,882.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.51x = 33,049.18 × 13,882.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.51x = 458,792,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,792,245.59/23,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.85

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