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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.05, 33,088.35 and 13,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.05, 33,088.35 and 13,366.45 is: 18,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.05 : 33,088.35 = 13,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.05/33,088.35 = 13,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.05x = 33,088.35 × 13,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.05x = 442,273,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,273,775.86/23,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.71

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