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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.28, 33,088.80 and 13,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.28, 33,088.80 and 13,911.72 is: 19,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.28 : 33,088.80 = 13,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.28/33,088.80 = 13,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.28x = 33,088.80 × 13,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.28x = 460,322,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,322,120.74/23,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,198.26

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