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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.05, 33,086.97 and 13,365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.05, 33,086.97 and 13,365.45 is: 18,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.05 : 33,086.97 = 13,365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.05/33,086.97 = 13,365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.05x = 33,086.97 × 13,365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.05x = 442,222,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,222,243.19/23,976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.34

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