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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.98, 33,034 and 13,865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.98, 33,034 and 13,865.26 is: 19,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.98 : 33,034 = 13,865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.98/33,034 = 13,865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.98x = 33,034 × 13,865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.98x = 458,024,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,024,998.84/23,936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.62

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