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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.92, 33,087.72 and 13,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.92, 33,087.72 and 13,367.44 is: 18,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.92 : 33,087.72 = 13,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.92/33,087.72 = 13,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.92x = 33,087.72 × 13,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.92x = 442,298,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,298,111.84/23,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.60

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