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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.27, 33,046.92 and 13,191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.27, 33,046.92 and 13,191.92 is: 18,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.27 : 33,046.92 = 13,191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.27/33,046.92 = 13,191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.27x = 33,046.92 × 13,191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.27x = 435,952,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,952,324.89/23,947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.68

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