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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.94, 33,077.30 and 13,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.94, 33,077.30 and 13,359.25 is: 18,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.94 : 33,077.30 = 13,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.94/33,077.30 = 13,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.94x = 33,077.30 × 13,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.94x = 441,887,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,887,770.54/23,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.85

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