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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.62, 33,054.59 and 13,886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.62, 33,054.59 and 13,886.90 is: 19,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.62 : 33,054.59 = 13,886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.62/33,054.59 = 13,886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.62x = 33,054.59 × 13,886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.62x = 459,025,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,025,903.22/23,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.92

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