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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.97, 33,086.20 and 13,903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.97, 33,086.20 and 13,903.78 is: 19,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.97 : 33,086.20 = 13,903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.97/33,086.20 = 13,903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.97x = 33,086.20 × 13,903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.97x = 460,023,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,023,084.31/23,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.84

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