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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,967.72, 33,075 and 13,356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,967.72, 33,075 and 13,356.72 is: 18,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,967.72 : 33,075 = 13,356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,967.72/33,075 = 13,356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,967.72x = 33,075 × 13,356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,967.72x = 441,773,514
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,773,514/23,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,432.02

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