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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.41, 33,076.57 and 13,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.41, 33,076.57 and 13,756.72 is: 18,984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.41 : 33,076.57 = 13,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.41/33,076.57 = 13,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.41x = 33,076.57 × 13,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.41x = 455,025,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,025,082.78/23,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.37

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