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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.39, 33,087.45 and 13,906.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.39, 33,087.45 and 13,906.79 is: 19,191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.39 : 33,087.45 = 13,906.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.39/33,087.45 = 13,906.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.39x = 33,087.45 × 13,906.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.39x = 460,140,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,140,053.35/23,976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.38

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