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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.64, 33,087.92 and 13,365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.64, 33,087.92 and 13,365.21 is: 18,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.64 : 33,087.92 = 13,365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.64/33,087.92 = 13,365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.64x = 33,087.92 × 13,365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.64x = 442,226,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,226,932.44/23,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.31

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