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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.28, 33,075.75 and 13,897.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.28, 33,075.75 and 13,897.65 is: 19,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.28 : 33,075.75 = 13,897.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.28/33,075.75 = 13,897.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.28x = 33,075.75 × 13,897.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.28x = 459,675,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,675,196.99/23,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.48

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