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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.12, 33,088.46 and 13,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.12, 33,088.46 and 13,366.52 is: 18,445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.12 : 33,088.46 = 13,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.12/33,088.46 = 13,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.12x = 33,088.46 × 13,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.12x = 442,277,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,277,678.50/23,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.82

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