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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,956.77, 33,057.27 and 13,885.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,956.77, 33,057.27 and 13,885.14 is: 19,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,956.77 : 33,057.27 = 13,885.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,956.77/33,057.27 = 13,885.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,956.77x = 33,057.27 × 13,885.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,956.77x = 459,004,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,004,821.97/23,956.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.71

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