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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.85, 33,117.26 and 13,925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.85, 33,117.26 and 13,925.25 is: 19,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.85 : 33,117.26 = 13,925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.85/33,117.26 = 13,925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.85x = 33,117.26 × 13,925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.85x = 461,166,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,166,055.19/23,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.78

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