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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.20, 33,073.68 and 13,355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.20, 33,073.68 and 13,355.47 is: 18,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.20 : 33,073.68 = 13,355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.20/33,073.68 = 13,355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.20x = 33,073.68 × 13,355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.20x = 441,714,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,714,541.03/23,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.73

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