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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.91, 33,032.99 and 13,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.91, 33,032.99 and 13,867.52 is: 19,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.91 : 33,032.99 = 13,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.91/33,032.99 = 13,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.91x = 33,032.99 × 13,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.91x = 458,085,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,085,518.99/23,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.01

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