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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.94, 33,021.27 and 13,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.94, 33,021.27 and 13,856.40 is: 19,122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.94 : 33,021.27 = 13,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.94/33,021.27 = 13,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.94x = 33,021.27 × 13,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.94x = 457,555,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,555,925.63/23,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.24

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