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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.96, 33,066.26 and 13,895.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.96, 33,066.26 and 13,895.37 is: 19,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.96 : 33,066.26 = 13,895.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.96/33,066.26 = 13,895.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.96x = 33,066.26 × 13,895.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.96x = 459,468,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,468,023.85/23,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,175.69

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