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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.64, 33,072.58 and 13,899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.64, 33,072.58 and 13,899.92 is: 19,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.64 : 33,072.58 = 13,899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.64/33,072.58 = 13,899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.64x = 33,072.58 × 13,899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.64x = 459,706,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,706,216.19/23,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.89

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