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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.07, 33,017.92 and 13,854.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.07, 33,017.92 and 13,854.79 is: 19,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.07 : 33,017.92 = 13,854.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.07/33,017.92 = 13,854.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.07x = 33,017.92 × 13,854.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.07x = 457,456,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,456,347.84/23,927.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.78

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