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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.51, 33,098.97 and 13,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.51, 33,098.97 and 13,915.12 is: 19,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.51 : 33,098.97 = 13,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.51/33,098.97 = 13,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.51x = 33,098.97 × 13,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.51x = 460,576,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,576,139.43/23,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.66

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