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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.41, 33,087.49 and 13,366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.41, 33,087.49 and 13,366.42 is: 18,445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.41 : 33,087.49 = 13,366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.41/33,087.49 = 13,366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.41x = 33,087.49 × 13,366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.41x = 442,261,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,261,171.95/23,976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.68

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