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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.68, 33,063.34 and 13,751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.68, 33,063.34 and 13,751.40 is: 18,977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.68 : 33,063.34 = 13,751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.68/33,063.34 = 13,751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.68x = 33,063.34 × 13,751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.68x = 454,667,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,667,213.68/23,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.14

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