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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.69, 33,024.08 and 13,859.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.69, 33,024.08 and 13,859.63 is: 19,121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.69 : 33,024.08 = 13,859.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.69/33,024.08 = 13,859.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.69x = 33,024.08 × 13,859.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.69x = 457,701,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,701,295.47/23,936.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.33

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