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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.24, 33,058.59 and 13,884.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.24, 33,058.59 and 13,884.39 is: 19,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.24 : 33,058.59 = 13,884.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.24/33,058.59 = 13,884.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.24x = 33,058.59 × 13,884.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.24x = 458,998,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,998,356.41/23,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.67

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