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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.82, 33,027.65 and 13,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.82, 33,027.65 and 13,858.73 is: 19,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.82 : 33,027.65 = 13,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.82/33,027.65 = 13,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.82x = 33,027.65 × 13,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.82x = 457,721,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,721,225.28/23,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,129.25

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