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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.68, 33,030.19 and 13,727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.68, 33,030.19 and 13,727.69 is: 18,945.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.68 : 33,030.19 = 13,727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.68/33,030.19 = 13,727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.68x = 33,030.19 × 13,727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.68x = 453,428,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,428,208.96/23,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.99

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