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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.15, 33,088.61 and 13,367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.15, 33,088.61 and 13,367.45 is: 18,447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.15 : 33,088.61 = 13,367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.15/33,088.61 = 13,367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.15x = 33,088.61 × 13,367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.15x = 442,310,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,310,339.74/23,977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.16

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