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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.98, 33,088.95 and 13,367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.98, 33,088.95 and 13,367.34 is: 18,446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.98 : 33,088.95 = 13,367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.98/33,088.95 = 13,367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.98x = 33,088.95 × 13,367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.98x = 442,311,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,311,244.89/23,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.56

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