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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.25, 33,070.61 and 13,892.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.25, 33,070.61 and 13,892.90 is: 19,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.25 : 33,070.61 = 13,892.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.25/33,070.61 = 13,892.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.25x = 33,070.61 × 13,892.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.25x = 459,446,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,446,547.05/23,965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,171.37

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