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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.59, 33,088.66 and 13,906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.59, 33,088.66 and 13,906.48 is: 19,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.59 : 33,088.66 = 13,906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.59/33,088.66 = 13,906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.59x = 33,088.66 × 13,906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.59x = 460,146,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,146,788.52/23,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.90

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