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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.51, 33,018.32 and 13,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.51, 33,018.32 and 13,171.15 is: 18,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.51 : 33,018.32 = 13,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.51/33,018.32 = 13,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.51x = 33,018.32 × 13,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.51x = 434,889,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,889,245.47/23,926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.04

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