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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.82, 33,089.81 and 13,366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.82, 33,089.81 and 13,366.29 is: 18,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.82 : 33,089.81 = 13,366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.82/33,089.81 = 13,366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.82x = 33,089.81 × 13,366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.82x = 442,287,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,287,929.67/23,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.71

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