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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.91, 33,088.03 and 13,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.91, 33,088.03 and 13,910.68 is: 19,189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.91 : 33,088.03 = 13,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.91/33,088.03 = 13,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.91x = 33,088.03 × 13,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.91x = 460,276,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,276,879.66/23,985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.47

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