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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.48, 33,073.78 and 13,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.48, 33,073.78 and 13,356.48 is: 18,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.48 : 33,073.78 = 13,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.48/33,073.78 = 13,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.48x = 33,073.78 × 13,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.48x = 441,749,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,749,281.09/23,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.96

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