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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.38, 33,016.92 and 13,854.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.38, 33,016.92 and 13,854.45 is: 19,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.38 : 33,016.92 = 13,854.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.38/33,016.92 = 13,854.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.38x = 33,016.92 × 13,854.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.38x = 457,431,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,431,267.29/23,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.48

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