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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.41, 33,061.22 and 13,891.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.41, 33,061.22 and 13,891.71 is: 19,170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.41 : 33,061.22 = 13,891.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.41/33,061.22 = 13,891.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.41x = 33,061.22 × 13,891.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.41x = 459,276,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,276,845.76/23,957.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,170.55

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