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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.19, 33,088.58 and 13,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.19, 33,088.58 and 13,365.81 is: 18,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.19 : 33,088.58 = 13,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.19/33,088.58 = 13,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.19x = 33,088.58 × 13,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.19x = 442,255,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,255,673.45/23,976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.62

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