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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.17, 33,088.52 and 13,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.17, 33,088.52 and 13,903.92 is: 19,189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.17 : 33,088.52 = 13,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.17/33,088.52 = 13,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.17x = 33,088.52 × 13,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.17x = 460,060,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,060,169.76/23,975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.03

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