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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.45, 33,066.72 and 13,891.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.45, 33,066.72 and 13,891.94 is: 19,170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.45 : 33,066.72 = 13,891.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.45/33,066.72 = 13,891.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.45x = 33,066.72 × 13,891.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.45x = 459,360,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,360,890.24/23,961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,170.83

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