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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.14, 33,050.78 and 13,881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.14, 33,050.78 and 13,881.64 is: 19,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.14 : 33,050.78 = 13,881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.14/33,050.78 = 13,881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.14x = 33,050.78 × 13,881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.14x = 458,799,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,799,029.68/23,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.43

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