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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.68, 33,087.48 and 13,366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.68, 33,087.48 and 13,366.28 is: 18,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.68 : 33,087.48 = 13,366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.68/33,087.48 = 13,366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.68x = 33,087.48 × 13,366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.68x = 442,256,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,256,522.17/23,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.28

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