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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,943.78, 33,040.30 and 13,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,943.78, 33,040.30 and 13,869 is: 19,137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,943.78 : 33,040.30 = 13,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,943.78/33,040.30 = 13,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,943.78x = 33,040.30 × 13,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,943.78x = 458,235,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,235,920.70/23,943.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.99

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