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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.44, 33,075.27 and 13,356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.44, 33,075.27 and 13,356.09 is: 18,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.44 : 33,075.27 = 13,356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.44/33,075.27 = 13,356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.44x = 33,075.27 × 13,356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.44x = 441,756,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,756,282.89/23,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.75

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