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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.77, 33,083.40 and 13,902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.77, 33,083.40 and 13,902.66 is: 19,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.77 : 33,083.40 = 13,902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.77/33,083.40 = 13,902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.77x = 33,083.40 × 13,902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.77x = 459,947,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,947,313.98/23,979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,180.64

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