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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.55, 33,067.16 and 13,206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.55, 33,067.16 and 13,206.81 is: 18,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.55 : 33,067.16 = 13,206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.55/33,067.16 = 13,206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.55x = 33,067.16 × 13,206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.55x = 436,711,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,711,633.33/23,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.52

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