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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.34, 33,114.63 and 13,926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.34, 33,114.63 and 13,926.51 is: 19,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.34 : 33,114.63 = 13,926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.34/33,114.63 = 13,926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.34x = 33,114.63 × 13,926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.34x = 461,171,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,171,225.84/23,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.40

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