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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.95, 33,055.41 and 13,745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.95, 33,055.41 and 13,745.64 is: 18,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.95 : 33,055.41 = 13,745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.95/33,055.41 = 13,745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.95x = 33,055.41 × 13,745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.95x = 454,367,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,367,765.91/23,952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.18

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