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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.61, 33,097.72 and 13,914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.61, 33,097.72 and 13,914.21 is: 19,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.61 : 33,097.72 = 13,914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.61/33,097.72 = 13,914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.61x = 33,097.72 × 13,914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.61x = 460,528,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,528,591.82/23,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,195.40

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