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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.56, 33,006.63 and 13,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.56, 33,006.63 and 13,847.04 is: 19,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.56 : 33,006.63 = 13,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.56/33,006.63 = 13,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.56x = 33,006.63 × 13,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.56x = 457,044,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,044,125.88/23,920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.75

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