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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.56, 33,017.57 and 13,859.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.56, 33,017.57 and 13,859.27 is: 19,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.56 : 33,017.57 = 13,859.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.56/33,017.57 = 13,859.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.56x = 33,017.57 × 13,859.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.56x = 457,599,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,599,252.29/23,927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.36

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