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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.31, 33,088.39 and 13,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.31, 33,088.39 and 13,366.92 is: 18,446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.31 : 33,088.39 = 13,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.31/33,088.39 = 13,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.31x = 33,088.39 × 13,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.31x = 442,289,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,289,862.06/23,977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.18

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