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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.65, 33,024.81 and 13,862.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.65, 33,024.81 and 13,862.49 is: 19,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.65 : 33,024.81 = 13,862.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.65/33,024.81 = 13,862.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.65x = 33,024.81 × 13,862.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.65x = 457,806,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,806,150.36/23,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.34

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