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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.98, 33,095.46 and 13,912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.98, 33,095.46 and 13,912.58 is: 19,193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.98 : 33,095.46 = 13,912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.98/33,095.46 = 13,912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.98x = 33,095.46 × 13,912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.98x = 460,443,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,443,243.66/23,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.15

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