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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.08, 33,125.68 and 13,929.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.08, 33,125.68 and 13,929.78 is: 19,227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.08 : 33,125.68 = 13,929.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.08/33,125.68 = 13,929.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.08x = 33,125.68 × 13,929.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.08x = 461,433,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,433,434.75/23,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.13

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