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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.77, 33,080.74 and 13,764.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.77, 33,080.74 and 13,764.97 is: 18,994.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.77 : 33,080.74 = 13,764.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.77/33,080.74 = 13,764.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.77x = 33,080.74 × 13,764.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.77x = 455,355,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,355,393.68/23,972.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.69

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