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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.70, 33,074.37 and 13,355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.70, 33,074.37 and 13,355.97 is: 18,431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.70 : 33,074.37 = 13,355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.70/33,074.37 = 13,355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.70x = 33,074.37 × 13,355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.70x = 441,740,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,740,293.49/23,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.42

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