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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.65, 33,033.06 and 13,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.65, 33,033.06 and 13,868.48 is: 19,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.65 : 33,033.06 = 13,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.65/33,033.06 = 13,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.65x = 33,033.06 × 13,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.65x = 458,118,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,118,414.53/23,940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.59

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