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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.90, 33,048.14 and 13,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.90, 33,048.14 and 13,878.27 is: 19,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.90 : 33,048.14 = 13,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.90/33,048.14 = 13,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.90x = 33,048.14 × 13,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.90x = 458,650,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,650,940.53/23,947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.03

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