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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995, 33,114.68 and 13,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995, 33,114.68 and 13,926.68 is: 19,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995 : 33,114.68 = 13,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995/33,114.68 = 13,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995x = 33,114.68 × 13,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995x = 461,177,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,177,551.66/23,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.74

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