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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.16, 33,087.10 and 13,366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.16, 33,087.10 and 13,366.47 is: 18,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.16 : 33,087.10 = 13,366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.16/33,087.10 = 13,366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.16x = 33,087.10 × 13,366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.16x = 442,257,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,257,729.54/23,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.73

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