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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.72, 33,049.58 and 13,877.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.72, 33,049.58 and 13,877.89 is: 19,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.72 : 33,049.58 = 13,877.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.72/33,049.58 = 13,877.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.72x = 33,049.58 × 13,877.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.72x = 458,658,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,658,435.79/23,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,151.69

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