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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.20, 33,076.44 and 13,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.20, 33,076.44 and 13,357.47 is: 18,433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.20 : 33,076.44 = 13,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.20/33,076.44 = 13,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.20x = 33,076.44 × 13,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.20x = 441,817,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,817,555.01/23,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.49

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