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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.65, 33,101.90 and 13,917.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.65, 33,101.90 and 13,917.24 is: 19,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.65 : 33,101.90 = 13,917.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.65/33,101.90 = 13,917.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.65x = 33,101.90 × 13,917.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.65x = 460,687,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,687,017.17/23,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.58

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