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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.06, 33,076.32 and 13,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.06, 33,076.32 and 13,357.68 is: 18,433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.06 : 33,076.32 = 13,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.06/33,076.32 = 13,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.06x = 33,076.32 × 13,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.06x = 441,822,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,822,898.14/23,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.82

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