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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.44, 33,029 and 13,864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.44, 33,029 and 13,864.70 is: 19,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.44 : 33,029 = 13,864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.44/33,029 = 13,864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.44x = 33,029 × 13,864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.44x = 457,937,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,937,176.30/23,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.98

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