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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.69, 33,089.99 and 13,223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.69, 33,089.99 and 13,223.01 is: 18,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.69 : 33,089.99 = 13,223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.69/33,089.99 = 13,223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.69x = 33,089.99 × 13,223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.69x = 437,549,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,549,326.64/23,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.19

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