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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.80, 33,053.47 and 13,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.80, 33,053.47 and 13,886.09 is: 19,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.80 : 33,053.47 = 13,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.80/33,053.47 = 13,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.80x = 33,053.47 × 13,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.80x = 458,983,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,983,259.25/23,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.79

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