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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,959.62, 33,062.85 and 13,887.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,959.62, 33,062.85 and 13,887.27 is: 19,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,959.62 : 33,062.85 = 13,887.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,959.62/33,062.85 = 13,887.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,959.62x = 33,062.85 × 13,887.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,959.62x = 459,152,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,152,724.92/23,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.61

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