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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.94, 33,077.36 and 13,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.94, 33,077.36 and 13,214.16 is: 18,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.94 : 33,077.36 = 13,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.94/33,077.36 = 13,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.94x = 33,077.36 × 13,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.94x = 437,089,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,089,560.45/23,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.67

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