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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.74, 33,063.42 and 13,887.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.74, 33,063.42 and 13,887.90 is: 19,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.74 : 33,063.42 = 13,887.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.74/33,063.42 = 13,887.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.74x = 33,063.42 × 13,887.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.74x = 459,181,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,181,470.62/23,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.51

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