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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.55, 33,014.82 and 13,857.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.55, 33,014.82 and 13,857.26 is: 19,121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.55 : 33,014.82 = 13,857.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.55/33,014.82 = 13,857.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.55x = 33,014.82 × 13,857.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.55x = 457,495,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,495,039.55/23,925.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.61

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