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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.51, 33,015.56 and 13,169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.51, 33,015.56 and 13,169.15 is: 18,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.51 : 33,015.56 = 13,169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.51/33,015.56 = 13,169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.51x = 33,015.56 × 13,169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.51x = 434,786,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,786,861.97/23,924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.28

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