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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.26, 33,051.40 and 13,880.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.26, 33,051.40 and 13,880.64 is: 19,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.26 : 33,051.40 = 13,880.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.26/33,051.40 = 13,880.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.26x = 33,051.40 × 13,880.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.26x = 458,774,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,774,584.90/23,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.31

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