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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.76, 33,073.74 and 13,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.76, 33,073.74 and 13,356.12 is: 18,431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.76 : 33,073.74 = 13,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.76/33,073.74 = 13,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.76x = 33,073.74 × 13,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.76x = 441,736,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,736,840.29/23,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.23

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