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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.27, 33,017.96 and 13,854.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.27, 33,017.96 and 13,854.15 is: 19,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.27 : 33,017.96 = 13,854.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.27/33,017.96 = 13,854.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.27x = 33,017.96 × 13,854.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.27x = 457,435,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,435,701.26/23,925.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.35

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