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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.20, 33,057.14 and 13,746.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.20, 33,057.14 and 13,746.89 is: 18,970.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.20 : 33,057.14 = 13,746.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.20/33,057.14 = 13,746.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.20x = 33,057.14 × 13,746.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.20x = 454,432,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,432,881.20/23,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.91

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