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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.56, 33,067.08 and 13,895.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.56, 33,067.08 and 13,895.97 is: 19,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.56 : 33,067.08 = 13,895.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.56/33,067.08 = 13,895.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.56x = 33,067.08 × 13,895.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.56x = 459,499,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,499,045.04/23,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,176.51

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