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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,892.27, 32,967.72 and 13,818.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,892.27, 32,967.72 and 13,818.71 is: 19,067.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,892.27 : 32,967.72 = 13,818.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,892.27/32,967.72 = 13,818.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,892.27x = 32,967.72 × 13,818.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,892.27x = 455,571,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,571,197.20/23,892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.72

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