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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.28, 33,059.39 and 13,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.28, 33,059.39 and 13,887.54 is: 19,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.28 : 33,059.39 = 13,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.28/33,059.39 = 13,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.28x = 33,059.39 × 13,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.28x = 459,113,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,113,531.56/23,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.05

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