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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.97, 33,036.64 and 14,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.97, 33,036.64 and 14,376.29 is: 19,842.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.97 : 33,036.64 = 14,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.97/33,036.64 = 14,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.97x = 33,036.64 × 14,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.97x = 474,944,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,944,363.92/23,935.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.29

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