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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.74, 33,093.54 and 13,911.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.74, 33,093.54 and 13,911.35 is: 19,198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.74 : 33,093.54 = 13,911.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.74/33,093.54 = 13,911.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.74x = 33,093.54 × 13,911.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.74x = 460,375,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,375,652.21/23,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,198.53

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