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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.66, 33,087.78 and 13,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.66, 33,087.78 and 13,366.98 is: 18,446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.66 : 33,087.78 = 13,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.66/33,087.78 = 13,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.66x = 33,087.78 × 13,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.66x = 442,283,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,283,693.50/23,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.43

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