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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.14, 33,081.58 and 13,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.14, 33,081.58 and 13,902.52 is: 19,185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.14 : 33,081.58 = 13,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.14/33,081.58 = 13,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.14x = 33,081.58 × 13,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.14x = 459,917,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,917,327.58/23,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.49

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