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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.42, 33,072.96 and 13,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.42, 33,072.96 and 13,619.80 is: 18,793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.42 : 33,072.96 = 13,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.42/33,072.96 = 13,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.42x = 33,072.96 × 13,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.42x = 450,447,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,447,100.61/23,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.36

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