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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.39, 33,068.35 and 13,891.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.39, 33,068.35 and 13,891.86 is: 19,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.39 : 33,068.35 = 13,891.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.39/33,068.35 = 13,891.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.39x = 33,068.35 × 13,891.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.39x = 459,380,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,380,888.63/23,965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.51

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