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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.28, 33,074.49 and 13,895.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.28, 33,074.49 and 13,895.58 is: 19,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.28 : 33,074.49 = 13,895.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.28/33,074.49 = 13,895.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.28x = 33,074.49 × 13,895.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.28x = 459,589,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,589,221.75/23,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,174.09

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