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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.97, 33,087.58 and 13,904.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.97, 33,087.58 and 13,904.78 is: 19,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.97 : 33,087.58 = 13,904.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.97/33,087.58 = 13,904.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.97x = 33,087.58 × 13,904.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.97x = 460,075,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,075,520.63/23,976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.23

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