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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,959.02, 33,063.78 and 13,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,959.02, 33,063.78 and 13,888.20 is: 19,165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,959.02 : 33,063.78 = 13,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,959.02/33,063.78 = 13,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,959.02x = 33,063.78 × 13,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,959.02x = 459,196,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,196,389.40/23,959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.91

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