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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.92, 33,096.46 and 13,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.92, 33,096.46 and 13,912.14 is: 19,198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.92 : 33,096.46 = 13,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.92/33,096.46 = 13,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.92x = 33,096.46 × 13,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.92x = 460,442,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,442,585.02/23,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,198.77

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