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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.18, 33,019.59 and 13,856.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.18, 33,019.59 and 13,856.15 is: 19,121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.18 : 33,019.59 = 13,856.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.18/33,019.59 = 13,856.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.18x = 33,019.59 × 13,856.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.18x = 457,524,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,524,226.88/23,927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.53

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