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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.74, 33,062.04 and 13,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.74, 33,062.04 and 13,886.89 is: 19,164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.74 : 33,062.04 = 13,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.74/33,062.04 = 13,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.74x = 33,062.04 × 13,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.74x = 459,128,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,128,912.66/23,957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,164.12

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