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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.85, 33,071.85 and 13,898.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.85, 33,071.85 and 13,898.55 is: 19,178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.85 : 33,071.85 = 13,898.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.85/33,071.85 = 13,898.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.85x = 33,071.85 × 13,898.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.85x = 459,650,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,650,760.82/23,966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.61

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