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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.62, 33,061.46 and 13,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.62, 33,061.46 and 13,886.28 is: 19,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.62 : 33,061.46 = 13,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.62/33,061.46 = 13,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.62x = 33,061.46 × 13,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.62x = 459,100,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,100,690.77/23,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.23

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