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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.36, 33,015.93 and 13,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.36, 33,015.93 and 13,170.53 is: 18,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.36 : 33,015.93 = 13,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.36/33,015.93 = 13,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.36x = 33,015.93 × 13,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.36x = 434,837,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,837,296.54/23,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.50

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