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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.44, 33,017.35 and 13,171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.44, 33,017.35 and 13,171.09 is: 18,175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.44 : 33,017.35 = 13,171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.44/33,017.35 = 13,171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.44x = 33,017.35 × 13,171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.44x = 434,874,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,874,665.98/23,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.49

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