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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.48, 33,112.62 and 13,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.48, 33,112.62 and 13,929 is: 19,222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.48 : 33,112.62 = 13,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.48/33,112.62 = 13,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.48x = 33,112.62 × 13,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.48x = 461,225,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,225,683.98/23,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,222.16

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