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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.92, 33,092.73 and 13,772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.92, 33,092.73 and 13,772.97 is: 19,008.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.92 : 33,092.73 = 13,772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.92/33,092.73 = 13,772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.92x = 33,092.73 × 13,772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.92x = 455,785,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,785,177.51/23,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.54

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