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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,987.15, 33,102.41 and 13,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,987.15, 33,102.41 and 13,377.45 is: 18,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,987.15 : 33,102.41 = 13,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,987.15/33,102.41 = 13,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,987.15x = 33,102.41 × 13,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,987.15x = 442,825,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,825,767.77/23,987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.96

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