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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977, 33,087.88 and 13,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977, 33,087.88 and 13,367.28 is: 18,446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977 : 33,087.88 = 13,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977/33,087.88 = 13,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977x = 33,087.88 × 13,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977x = 442,294,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,294,956.57/23,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.63

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