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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.36, 33,053.27 and 13,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.36, 33,053.27 and 13,883.76 is: 19,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.36 : 33,053.27 = 13,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.36/33,053.27 = 13,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.36x = 33,053.27 × 13,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.36x = 458,903,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,903,598.48/23,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,157.42

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