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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.44, 33,034.08 and 13,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.44, 33,034.08 and 13,867.60 is: 19,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.44 : 33,034.08 = 13,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.44/33,034.08 = 13,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.44x = 33,034.08 × 13,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.44x = 458,103,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,103,407.81/23,936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.33

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