Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.84, 33,060 and 19,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,977.84, 33,060 and 19,714 is: 27,181.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,977.84 : 33,060 = 19,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,977.84/33,060 = 19,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,977.84x = 33,060 × 19,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,977.84x = 651,744,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,744,840/23,977.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,181.13
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