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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.51, 33,016.94 and 13,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.51, 33,016.94 and 13,170.15 is: 18,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.51 : 33,016.94 = 13,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.51/33,016.94 = 13,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.51x = 33,016.94 × 13,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.51x = 434,838,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,838,052.34/23,925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.66

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