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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.74, 33,092.01 and 13,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.74, 33,092.01 and 13,908.33 is: 19,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.74 : 33,092.01 = 13,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.74/33,092.01 = 13,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.74x = 33,092.01 × 13,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.74x = 460,254,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,254,595.44/23,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,195.88

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