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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.76, 33,063.42 and 13,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.76, 33,063.42 and 13,887.88 is: 19,165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.76 : 33,063.42 = 13,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.76/33,063.42 = 13,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.76x = 33,063.42 × 13,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.76x = 459,180,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,180,809.35/23,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.47

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