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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.88, 33,086.88 and 13,364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.88, 33,086.88 and 13,364.46 is: 18,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.88 : 33,086.88 = 13,364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.88/33,086.88 = 13,364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.88x = 33,086.88 × 13,364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.88x = 442,188,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,188,284.28/23,976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.28

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