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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.23, 33,096.52 and 13,913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.23, 33,096.52 and 13,913.38 is: 19,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.23 : 33,096.52 = 13,913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.23/33,096.52 = 13,913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.23x = 33,096.52 × 13,913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.23x = 460,484,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,484,603.87/23,983.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.28

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