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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.16, 33,069.36 and 13,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.16, 33,069.36 and 13,355.52 is: 18,428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.16 : 33,069.36 = 13,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.16/33,069.36 = 13,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.16x = 33,069.36 × 13,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.16x = 441,658,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,658,498.87/23,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,428.42

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