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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.46, 33,072.33 and 13,755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.46, 33,072.33 and 13,755.33 is: 18,981.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.46 : 33,072.33 = 13,755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.46/33,072.33 = 13,755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.46x = 33,072.33 × 13,755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.46x = 454,920,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,920,647.66/23,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,981.56

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