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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.26, 33,056.39 and 13,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.26, 33,056.39 and 13,882.44 is: 19,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.26 : 33,056.39 = 13,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.26/33,056.39 = 13,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.26x = 33,056.39 × 13,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.26x = 458,903,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,903,303.99/23,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,157.48

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