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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.13, 33,087.22 and 13,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.13, 33,087.22 and 13,364.71 is: 18,442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.13 : 33,087.22 = 13,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.13/33,087.22 = 13,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.13x = 33,087.22 × 13,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.13x = 442,201,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,201,100.01/23,977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.62

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