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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.37, 33,074.55 and 13,355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.37, 33,074.55 and 13,355.91 is: 18,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.37 : 33,074.55 = 13,355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.37/33,074.55 = 13,355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.37x = 33,074.55 × 13,355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.37x = 441,740,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,740,713.09/23,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.69

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