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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.92, 33,084.45 and 13,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.92, 33,084.45 and 13,766.96 is: 19,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.92 : 33,084.45 = 13,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.92/33,084.45 = 13,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.92x = 33,084.45 × 13,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.92x = 455,472,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,472,382.48/23,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,000.25

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