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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.85, 33,083.89 and 13,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.85, 33,083.89 and 13,763.50 is: 18,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.85 : 33,083.89 = 13,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.85/33,083.89 = 13,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.85x = 33,083.89 × 13,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.85x = 455,350,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,350,002.90/23,974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.82

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