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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.28, 33,077.25 and 13,897.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.28, 33,077.25 and 13,897.58 is: 19,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.28 : 33,077.25 = 13,897.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.28/33,077.25 = 13,897.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.28x = 33,077.25 × 13,897.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.28x = 459,693,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,693,728.06/23,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,176.85

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