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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.14, 33,048.02 and 13,879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.14, 33,048.02 and 13,879.64 is: 19,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.14 : 33,048.02 = 13,879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.14/33,048.02 = 13,879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.14x = 33,048.02 × 13,879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.14x = 458,694,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,694,426.44/23,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.66

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