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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.84, 33,077.20 and 13,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.84, 33,077.20 and 13,900.72 is: 19,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.84 : 33,077.20 = 13,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.84/33,077.20 = 13,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.84x = 33,077.20 × 13,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.84x = 459,796,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,796,895.58/23,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.51

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