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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.95, 33,052.28 and 13,885.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.95, 33,052.28 and 13,885.22 is: 19,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.95 : 33,052.28 = 13,885.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.95/33,052.28 = 13,885.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.95x = 33,052.28 × 13,885.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.95x = 458,938,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,938,179.30/23,950.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.59

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