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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.68, 33,074.38 and 13,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.68, 33,074.38 and 13,759.40 is: 18,988.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.68 : 33,074.38 = 13,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.68/33,074.38 = 13,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.68x = 33,074.38 × 13,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.68x = 455,083,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,083,624.17/23,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.18

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