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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.91, 33,074.36 and 13,356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.91, 33,074.36 and 13,356.31 is: 18,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.91 : 33,074.36 = 13,356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.91/33,074.36 = 13,356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.91x = 33,074.36 × 13,356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.91x = 441,751,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,751,405.21/23,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.72

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