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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.94, 33,026.95 and 13,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.94, 33,026.95 and 13,863.20 is: 19,130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.94 : 33,026.95 = 13,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.94/33,026.95 = 13,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.94x = 33,026.95 × 13,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.94x = 457,859,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,859,213.24/23,932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.92

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