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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.64, 33,076.91 and 13,895.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.64, 33,076.91 and 13,895.95 is: 19,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.64 : 33,076.91 = 13,895.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.64/33,076.91 = 13,895.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.64x = 33,076.91 × 13,895.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.64x = 459,634,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,634,935.34/23,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,174.12

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