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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.16, 33,071.80 and 13,893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.16, 33,071.80 and 13,893.84 is: 19,172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.16 : 33,071.80 = 13,893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.16/33,071.80 = 13,893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.16x = 33,071.80 × 13,893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.16x = 459,494,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,494,297.71/23,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,172.63

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