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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.68, 33,005.63 and 13,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.68, 33,005.63 and 13,161.84 is: 18,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.68 : 33,005.63 = 13,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.68/33,005.63 = 13,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.68x = 33,005.63 × 13,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.68x = 434,414,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,414,841.91/23,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.67

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