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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.20, 33,056.86 and 13,884.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.20, 33,056.86 and 13,884.58 is: 19,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.20 : 33,056.86 = 13,884.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.20/33,056.86 = 13,884.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.20x = 33,056.86 × 13,884.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.20x = 458,980,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,980,617.22/23,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.76

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