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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.06, 33,068.97 and 13,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.06, 33,068.97 and 13,897.32 is: 19,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.06 : 33,068.97 = 13,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.06/33,068.97 = 13,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.06x = 33,068.97 × 13,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.06x = 459,570,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,570,058.16/23,963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.27

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