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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.69, 33,026.83 and 13,861.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.69, 33,026.83 and 13,861.63 is: 19,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.69 : 33,026.83 = 13,861.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.69/33,026.83 = 13,861.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.69x = 33,026.83 × 13,861.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.69x = 457,805,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,805,697.53/23,938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.09

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