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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.96, 33,091.38 and 13,906.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.96, 33,091.38 and 13,906.32 is: 19,191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.96 : 33,091.38 = 13,906.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.96/33,091.38 = 13,906.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.96x = 33,091.38 × 13,906.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.96x = 460,179,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,179,319.52/23,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.76

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