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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.39, 33,055.73 and 13,883.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.39, 33,055.73 and 13,883.77 is: 19,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.39 : 33,055.73 = 13,883.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.39/33,055.73 = 13,883.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.39x = 33,055.73 × 13,883.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.39x = 458,938,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,938,083.08/23,953.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.63

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