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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.16, 33,052.61 and 13,885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.16, 33,052.61 and 13,885.45 is: 19,161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.16 : 33,052.61 = 13,885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.16/33,052.61 = 13,885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.16x = 33,052.61 × 13,885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.16x = 458,950,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,950,315.61/23,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.92

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