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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.36, 33,073.32 and 13,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.36, 33,073.32 and 13,356.64 is: 18,430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.36 : 33,073.32 = 13,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.36/33,073.32 = 13,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.36x = 33,073.32 × 13,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.36x = 441,748,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,748,428.84/23,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.48

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