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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.41, 33,018.42 and 13,855.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.41, 33,018.42 and 13,855.13 is: 19,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.41 : 33,018.42 = 13,855.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.41/33,018.42 = 13,855.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.41x = 33,018.42 × 13,855.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.41x = 457,474,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,474,501.49/23,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.27

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