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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.60, 33,114.72 and 13,927.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.60, 33,114.72 and 13,927.87 is: 19,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.60 : 33,114.72 = 13,927.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.60/33,114.72 = 13,927.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.60x = 33,114.72 × 13,927.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.60x = 461,217,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,217,515.25/23,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.52

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