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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.41, 33,088.82 and 13,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.41, 33,088.82 and 13,367.73 is: 18,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.41 : 33,088.82 = 13,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.41/33,088.82 = 13,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.41x = 33,088.82 × 13,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.41x = 442,322,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,322,411.78/23,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.46

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