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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.63, 33,049.10 and 13,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.63, 33,049.10 and 13,882.91 is: 19,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.63 : 33,049.10 = 13,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.63/33,049.10 = 13,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.63x = 33,049.10 × 13,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.63x = 458,817,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,817,446.22/23,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.40

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