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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.28, 33,049.27 and 13,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.28, 33,049.27 and 13,875.50 is: 19,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.28 : 33,049.27 = 13,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.28/33,049.27 = 13,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.28x = 33,049.27 × 13,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.28x = 458,575,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,575,145.89/23,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.96

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