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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.70, 33,065.69 and 13,891.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.70, 33,065.69 and 13,891.19 is: 19,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.70 : 33,065.69 = 13,891.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.70/33,065.69 = 13,891.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.70x = 33,065.69 × 13,891.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.70x = 459,321,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,321,547.49/23,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.79

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