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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,988.09, 33,103.50 and 13,377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,988.09, 33,103.50 and 13,377.74 is: 18,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,988.09 : 33,103.50 = 13,377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,988.09/33,103.50 = 13,377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,988.09x = 33,103.50 × 13,377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,988.09x = 442,849,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,849,850.57/23,988.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.24

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