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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.66, 33,094.35 and 13,911.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.66, 33,094.35 and 13,911.18 is: 19,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.66 : 33,094.35 = 13,911.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.66/33,094.35 = 13,911.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.66x = 33,094.35 × 13,911.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.66x = 460,381,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,381,459.83/23,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,198.83

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