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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,978.87, 33,091.15 and 13,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,978.87, 33,091.15 and 13,907.74 is: 19,192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,978.87 : 33,091.15 = 13,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,978.87/33,091.15 = 13,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,978.87x = 33,091.15 × 13,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,978.87x = 460,223,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,223,110.50/23,978.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.86

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