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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.72, 33,031.08 and 13,861.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.72, 33,031.08 and 13,861.35 is: 19,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.72 : 33,031.08 = 13,861.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.72/33,031.08 = 13,861.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.72x = 33,031.08 × 13,861.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.72x = 457,855,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,855,360.76/23,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,129.34

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