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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.32, 33,087.84 and 13,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.32, 33,087.84 and 13,367 is: 18,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.32 : 33,087.84 = 13,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.32/33,087.84 = 13,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.32x = 33,087.84 × 13,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.32x = 442,285,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,285,157.28/23,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.75

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