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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.19, 33,072.09 and 13,899.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.19, 33,072.09 and 13,899.59 is: 19,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.19 : 33,072.09 = 13,899.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.19/33,072.09 = 13,899.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.19x = 33,072.09 × 13,899.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.19x = 459,688,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,688,574.12/23,965.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.52

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