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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.14, 33,080.20 and 13,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.14, 33,080.20 and 13,901.52 is: 19,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.14 : 33,080.20 = 13,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.14/33,080.20 = 13,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.14x = 33,080.20 × 13,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.14x = 459,865,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,865,151.20/23,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.12

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