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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.38, 33,098.68 and 13,776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.38, 33,098.68 and 13,776.60 is: 19,013.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.38 : 33,098.68 = 13,776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.38/33,098.68 = 13,776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.38x = 33,098.68 × 13,776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.38x = 455,987,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,987,274.89/23,982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.43

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