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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.05, 33,081.83 and 13,628.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.05, 33,081.83 and 13,628.66 is: 18,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.05 : 33,081.83 = 13,628.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.05/33,081.83 = 13,628.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.05x = 33,081.83 × 13,628.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.05x = 450,860,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,860,881.91/23,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.85

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