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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.62, 33,052.68 and 13,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.62, 33,052.68 and 13,879.08 is: 19,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.62 : 33,052.68 = 13,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.62/33,052.68 = 13,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.62x = 33,052.68 × 13,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.62x = 458,740,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,740,789.93/23,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.61

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