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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.60, 33,076.56 and 13,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.60, 33,076.56 and 13,902.88 is: 19,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.60 : 33,076.56 = 13,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.60/33,076.56 = 13,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.60x = 33,076.56 × 13,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.60x = 459,859,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,859,444.49/23,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.91

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