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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.54, 33,004.74 and 13,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.54, 33,004.74 and 13,840.26 is: 19,101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.54 : 33,004.74 = 13,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.54/33,004.74 = 13,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.54x = 33,004.74 × 13,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.54x = 456,794,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,794,182.83/23,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.91

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