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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.14, 33,066.30 and 13,889.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.14, 33,066.30 and 13,889.82 is: 19,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.14 : 33,066.30 = 13,889.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.14/33,066.30 = 13,889.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.14x = 33,066.30 × 13,889.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.14x = 459,284,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,284,955.07/23,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.11

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