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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.95, 33,074.90 and 13,896.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.95, 33,074.90 and 13,896.55 is: 19,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.95 : 33,074.90 = 13,896.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.95/33,074.90 = 13,896.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.95x = 33,074.90 × 13,896.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.95x = 459,627,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,627,001.60/23,964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,179.13

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