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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.64, 33,018.77 and 13,855.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.64, 33,018.77 and 13,855.61 is: 19,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.64 : 33,018.77 = 13,855.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.64/33,018.77 = 13,855.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.64x = 33,018.77 × 13,855.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.64x = 457,494,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,494,965.43/23,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.74

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