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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.73, 33,091.37 and 13,907.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.73, 33,091.37 and 13,907.53 is: 19,192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.73 : 33,091.37 = 13,907.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.73/33,091.37 = 13,907.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.73x = 33,091.37 × 13,907.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.73x = 460,219,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,219,068.75/23,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.01

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