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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.92, 33,056.92 and 13,885.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.92, 33,056.92 and 13,885.62 is: 19,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.92 : 33,056.92 = 13,885.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.92/33,056.92 = 13,885.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.92x = 33,056.92 × 13,885.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.92x = 459,015,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,015,829.49/23,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.45

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