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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.52, 33,080.30 and 13,900.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.52, 33,080.30 and 13,900.41 is: 19,177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.52 : 33,080.30 = 13,900.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.52/33,080.30 = 13,900.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.52x = 33,080.30 × 13,900.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.52x = 459,829,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,829,715.55/23,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.54

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