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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.60, 33,058.24 and 13,883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.60, 33,058.24 and 13,883.79 is: 19,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.60 : 33,058.24 = 13,883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.60/33,058.24 = 13,883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.60x = 33,058.24 × 13,883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.60x = 458,973,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,973,661.93/23,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.35

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