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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.70, 33,082.70 and 13,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.70, 33,082.70 and 13,903.58 is: 19,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.70 : 33,082.70 = 13,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.70/33,082.70 = 13,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.70x = 33,082.70 × 13,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.70x = 459,967,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,967,731.13/23,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,187.95

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