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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.62, 33,064.23 and 13,888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.62, 33,064.23 and 13,888.27 is: 19,164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.62 : 33,064.23 = 13,888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.62/33,064.23 = 13,888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.62x = 33,064.23 × 13,888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.62x = 459,204,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,204,953.58/23,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,164.99

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