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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.82, 33,095.93 and 13,912.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.82, 33,095.93 and 13,912.97 is: 19,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.82 : 33,095.93 = 13,912.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.82/33,095.93 = 13,912.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.82x = 33,095.93 × 13,912.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.82x = 460,462,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,462,446.17/23,982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.68

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