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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.41, 33,091.16 and 13,908.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.41, 33,091.16 and 13,908.29 is: 19,188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.41 : 33,091.16 = 13,908.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.41/33,091.16 = 13,908.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.41x = 33,091.16 × 13,908.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.41x = 460,241,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,241,214.72/23,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.39

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