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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.96, 33,086.52 and 13,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.96, 33,086.52 and 13,367.18 is: 18,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.96 : 33,086.52 = 13,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.96/33,086.52 = 13,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.96x = 33,086.52 × 13,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.96x = 442,273,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,273,302.98/23,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.76

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