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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976, 33,086.52 and 13,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976, 33,086.52 and 13,366.26 is: 18,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976 : 33,086.52 = 13,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976/33,086.52 = 13,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976x = 33,086.52 × 13,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976x = 442,243,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,243,028.82/23,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.24

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