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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.62, 33,054.56 and 13,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.62, 33,054.56 and 13,881.28 is: 19,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.62 : 33,054.56 = 13,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.62/33,054.56 = 13,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.62x = 33,054.56 × 13,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.62x = 458,839,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,839,602.64/23,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.33

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