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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.39, 33,069.73 and 13,892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.39, 33,069.73 and 13,892.86 is: 19,169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.39 : 33,069.73 = 13,892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.39/33,069.73 = 13,892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.39x = 33,069.73 × 13,892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.39x = 459,433,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,433,129.13/23,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.89

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