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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.74, 33,057.89 and 13,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.74, 33,057.89 and 13,883.88 is: 19,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.74 : 33,057.89 = 13,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.74/33,057.89 = 13,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.74x = 33,057.89 × 13,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.74x = 458,971,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,971,777.81/23,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.96

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