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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.72, 33,089.31 and 13,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.72, 33,089.31 and 13,368.04 is: 18,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.72 : 33,089.31 = 13,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.72/33,089.31 = 13,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.72x = 33,089.31 × 13,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.72x = 442,339,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,339,136.93/23,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.92

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