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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.37, 33,059.75 and 13,885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.37, 33,059.75 and 13,885.02 is: 19,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.37 : 33,059.75 = 13,885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.37/33,059.75 = 13,885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.37x = 33,059.75 × 13,885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.37x = 459,035,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,035,220.52/23,957.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.50

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