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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.82, 33,112.72 and 13,928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.82, 33,112.72 and 13,928.62 is: 19,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.82 : 33,112.72 = 13,928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.82/33,112.72 = 13,928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.82x = 33,112.72 × 13,928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.82x = 461,214,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,214,494.05/23,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.82

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