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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.74, 33,059.27 and 13,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.74, 33,059.27 and 13,884.88 is: 19,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.74 : 33,059.27 = 13,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.74/33,059.27 = 13,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.74x = 33,059.27 × 13,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.74x = 459,023,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,023,996.84/23,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.34

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