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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.28, 33,098.61 and 13,914.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.28, 33,098.61 and 13,914.87 is: 19,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.28 : 33,098.61 = 13,914.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.28/33,098.61 = 13,914.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.28x = 33,098.61 × 13,914.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.28x = 460,562,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,562,855.33/23,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.29

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