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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.78, 33,044.44 and 13,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.78, 33,044.44 and 13,872 is: 19,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.78 : 33,044.44 = 13,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.78/33,044.44 = 13,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.78x = 33,044.44 × 13,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.78x = 458,392,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,392,471.68/23,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.13

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