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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.82, 33,077.36 and 13,358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.82, 33,077.36 and 13,358.43 is: 18,434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.82 : 33,077.36 = 13,358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.82/33,077.36 = 13,358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.82x = 33,077.36 × 13,358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.82x = 441,861,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,861,598.14/23,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.85

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