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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.77, 33,020.03 and 13,855.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.77, 33,020.03 and 13,855.65 is: 19,121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.77 : 33,020.03 = 13,855.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.77/33,020.03 = 13,855.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.77x = 33,020.03 × 13,855.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.77x = 457,513,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,513,978.67/23,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.43

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