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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.94, 33,068.85 and 13,897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.94, 33,068.85 and 13,897.22 is: 19,178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.94 : 33,068.85 = 13,897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.94/33,068.85 = 13,897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.94x = 33,068.85 × 13,897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.94x = 459,564,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,564,918.25/23,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.16

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