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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,956.24, 33,059.97 and 13,885.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,956.24, 33,059.97 and 13,885.39 is: 19,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,956.24 : 33,059.97 = 13,885.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,956.24/33,059.97 = 13,885.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,956.24x = 33,059.97 × 13,885.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,956.24x = 459,050,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,050,576.84/23,956.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.05

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