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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.89, 33,085.38 and 13,905.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.89, 33,085.38 and 13,905.29 is: 19,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.89 : 33,085.38 = 13,905.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.89/33,085.38 = 13,905.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.89x = 33,085.38 × 13,905.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.89x = 460,061,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,061,638.23/23,974.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.31

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