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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.92, 33,087.21 and 13,768.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.92, 33,087.21 and 13,768.97 is: 19,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.92 : 33,087.21 = 13,768.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.92/33,087.21 = 13,768.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.92x = 33,087.21 × 13,768.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.92x = 455,576,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,576,801.87/23,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.02

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