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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.72, 33,068.28 and 13,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.72, 33,068.28 and 13,353.52 is: 18,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.72 : 33,068.28 = 13,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.72/33,068.28 = 13,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.72x = 33,068.28 × 13,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.72x = 441,577,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,577,938.35/23,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.71

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