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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.99, 33,056.81 and 13,885.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.99, 33,056.81 and 13,885.93 is: 19,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.99 : 33,056.81 = 13,885.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.99/33,056.81 = 13,885.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.99x = 33,056.81 × 13,885.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.99x = 459,024,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,024,549.68/23,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.16

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