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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,956.76, 33,060.68 and 13,749.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,956.76, 33,060.68 and 13,749.46 is: 18,974.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,956.76 : 33,060.68 = 13,749.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,956.76/33,060.68 = 13,749.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,956.76x = 33,060.68 × 13,749.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,956.76x = 454,566,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,566,497.23/23,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.46

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