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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.86, 33,098.06 and 13,914.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.86, 33,098.06 and 13,914.46 is: 19,195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.86 : 33,098.06 = 13,914.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.86/33,098.06 = 13,914.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.86x = 33,098.06 × 13,914.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.86x = 460,541,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,541,631.95/23,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,195.75

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