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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.34, 33,118.77 and 13,929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.34, 33,118.77 and 13,929.51 is: 19,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.34 : 33,118.77 = 13,929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.34/33,118.77 = 13,929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.34x = 33,118.77 × 13,929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.34x = 461,328,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,328,237.90/23,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,222.54

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