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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.87, 33,048.89 and 13,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.87, 33,048.89 and 13,876.33 is: 19,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.87 : 33,048.89 = 13,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.87/33,048.89 = 13,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.87x = 33,048.89 × 13,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.87x = 458,597,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,597,234.39/23,947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.81

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