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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.72, 33,073.76 and 13,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.72, 33,073.76 and 13,357.52 is: 18,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.72 : 33,073.76 = 13,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.72/33,073.76 = 13,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.72x = 33,073.76 × 13,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.72x = 441,783,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,783,410.68/23,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.20

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