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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.27, 33,019.13 and 14,979.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.27, 33,019.13 and 14,979.69 is: 20,671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.27 : 33,019.13 = 14,979.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.27/33,019.13 = 14,979.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.27x = 33,019.13 × 14,979.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.27x = 494,616,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,616,368.92/23,927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.66

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