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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.28, 33,077.13 and 13,898.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.28, 33,077.13 and 13,898.65 is: 19,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.28 : 33,077.13 = 13,898.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.28/33,077.13 = 13,898.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.28x = 33,077.13 × 13,898.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.28x = 459,727,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,727,452.87/23,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,179.86

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