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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.28, 33,073.56 and 13,355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.28, 33,073.56 and 13,355.28 is: 18,430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.28 : 33,073.56 = 13,355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.28/33,073.56 = 13,355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.28x = 33,073.56 × 13,355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.28x = 441,706,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,706,654.40/23,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.34

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