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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.62, 33,056.05 and 13,881.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.62, 33,056.05 and 13,881.98 is: 19,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.62 : 33,056.05 = 13,881.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.62/33,056.05 = 13,881.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.62x = 33,056.05 × 13,881.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.62x = 458,883,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,883,498.94/23,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.56

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