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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.24, 33,060.99 and 13,747.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.24, 33,060.99 and 13,747.11 is: 18,970.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.24 : 33,060.99 = 13,747.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.24/33,060.99 = 13,747.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.24x = 33,060.99 × 13,747.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.24x = 454,492,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,492,890.71/23,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.21

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