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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.91, 33,072.98 and 13,355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.91, 33,072.98 and 13,355.31 is: 18,430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.91 : 33,072.98 = 13,355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.91/33,072.98 = 13,355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.91x = 33,072.98 × 13,355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.91x = 441,699,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,699,833.75/23,965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.34

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