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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.49, 33,088.21 and 13,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.49, 33,088.21 and 13,222.36 is: 18,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.49 : 33,088.21 = 13,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.49/33,088.21 = 13,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.49x = 33,088.21 × 13,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.49x = 437,504,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,504,108.60/23,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,246.46

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