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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.56, 33,059.04 and 13,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.56, 33,059.04 and 13,885.60 is: 19,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.56 : 33,059.04 = 13,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.56/33,059.04 = 13,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.56x = 33,059.04 × 13,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.56x = 459,044,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,044,605.82/23,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.14

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