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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,928.52, 33,021.08 and 13,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,928.52, 33,021.08 and 13,173.16 is: 18,178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,928.52 : 33,021.08 = 13,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,928.52/33,021.08 = 13,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,928.52x = 33,021.08 × 13,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,928.52x = 434,991,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,991,970.21/23,928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.81

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