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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.27, 33,021.53 and 13,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.27, 33,021.53 and 13,855.88 is: 19,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.27 : 33,021.53 = 13,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.27/33,021.53 = 13,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.27x = 33,021.53 × 13,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.27x = 457,542,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,542,122.71/23,927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.21

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