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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.24, 33,088.64 and 13,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.24, 33,088.64 and 13,366.65 is: 18,446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.24 : 33,088.64 = 13,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.24/33,088.64 = 13,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.24x = 33,088.64 × 13,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.24x = 442,284,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,284,269.86/23,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.00

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