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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.82, 33,116.85 and 13,931.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.82, 33,116.85 and 13,931.62 is: 19,227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.82 : 33,116.85 = 13,931.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.82/33,116.85 = 13,931.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.82x = 33,116.85 × 13,931.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.82x = 461,371,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,371,369.80/23,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.96

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