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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.94, 33,071.61 and 13,899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.94, 33,071.61 and 13,899.22 is: 19,180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.94 : 33,071.61 = 13,899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.94/33,071.61 = 13,899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.94x = 33,071.61 × 13,899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.94x = 459,669,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,669,583.14/23,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,180.92

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