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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.67, 33,061.59 and 13,888.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.67, 33,061.59 and 13,888.02 is: 19,165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.67 : 33,061.59 = 13,888.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.67/33,061.59 = 13,888.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.67x = 33,061.59 × 13,888.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.67x = 459,160,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,160,023.15/23,957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.47

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