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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.98, 33,035.68 and 13,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.98, 33,035.68 and 13,868.02 is: 19,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.98 : 33,035.68 = 13,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.98/33,035.68 = 13,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.98x = 33,035.68 × 13,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.98x = 458,139,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,139,470.95/23,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.20

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