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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.94, 33,098.08 and 13,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.94, 33,098.08 and 13,774.84 is: 19,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.94 : 33,098.08 = 13,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.94/33,098.08 = 13,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.94x = 33,098.08 × 13,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.94x = 455,920,756.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,920,756.31/23,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.42

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