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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.98, 33,027.41 and 13,862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.98, 33,027.41 and 13,862.02 is: 19,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.98 : 33,027.41 = 13,862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.98/33,027.41 = 13,862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.98x = 33,027.41 × 13,862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.98x = 457,826,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,826,617.97/23,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.93

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