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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.69, 33,064.07 and 13,888.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.69, 33,064.07 and 13,888.73 is: 19,164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.69 : 33,064.07 = 13,888.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.69/33,064.07 = 13,888.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.69x = 33,064.07 × 13,888.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.69x = 459,217,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,217,954.15/23,961.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,164.67

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