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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.59, 33,019.11 and 13,171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.59, 33,019.11 and 13,171.86 is: 18,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.59 : 33,019.11 = 13,171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.59/33,019.11 = 13,171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.59x = 33,019.11 × 13,171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.59x = 434,923,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,923,094.24/23,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,177.40

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