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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.69, 33,046.42 and 13,880.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.69, 33,046.42 and 13,880.97 is: 19,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.69 : 33,046.42 = 13,880.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.69/33,046.42 = 13,880.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.69x = 33,046.42 × 13,880.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.69x = 458,716,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,716,199.40/23,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.72

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