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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.41, 33,120.93 and 13,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.41, 33,120.93 and 13,933.68 is: 19,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.41 : 33,120.93 = 13,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.41/33,120.93 = 13,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.41x = 33,120.93 × 13,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.41x = 461,496,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,496,439.92/23,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,229.49

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