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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.66, 33,034.03 and 13,868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.66, 33,034.03 and 13,868.27 is: 19,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.66 : 33,034.03 = 13,868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.66/33,034.03 = 13,868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.66x = 33,034.03 × 13,868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.66x = 458,124,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,124,647.39/23,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.04

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