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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.95, 33,074.72 and 13,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.95, 33,074.72 and 13,356.22 is: 18,431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.95 : 33,074.72 = 13,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.95/33,074.72 = 13,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.95x = 33,074.72 × 13,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.95x = 441,753,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,753,169.98/23,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.76

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