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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.86, 33,089.09 and 13,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.86, 33,089.09 and 13,367.22 is: 18,446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.86 : 33,089.09 = 13,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.86/33,089.09 = 13,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.86x = 33,089.09 × 13,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.86x = 442,309,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,309,078.79/23,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.56

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