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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.70, 33,084.08 and 13,904.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.70, 33,084.08 and 13,904.58 is: 19,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.70 : 33,084.08 = 13,904.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.70/33,084.08 = 13,904.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.70x = 33,084.08 × 13,904.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.70x = 460,020,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,020,237.09/23,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.34

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