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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.95, 33,056.46 and 13,888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.95, 33,056.46 and 13,888.26 is: 19,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.95 : 33,056.46 = 13,888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.95/33,056.46 = 13,888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.95x = 33,056.46 × 13,888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.95x = 459,096,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,096,711.16/23,953.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.80

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