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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.73, 33,061.70 and 13,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.73, 33,061.70 and 13,347.73 is: 18,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.73 : 33,061.70 = 13,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.73/33,061.70 = 13,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.73x = 33,061.70 × 13,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.73x = 441,298,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,298,578.20/23,957.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.89

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