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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.67, 33,089.63 and 13,770.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.67, 33,089.63 and 13,770.71 is: 19,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.67 : 33,089.63 = 13,770.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.67/33,089.63 = 13,770.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.67x = 33,089.63 × 13,770.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.67x = 455,667,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,667,712.61/23,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.42

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