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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.96, 33,078.30 and 13,358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.96, 33,078.30 and 13,358.67 is: 18,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.96 : 33,078.30 = 13,358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.96/33,078.30 = 13,358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.96x = 33,078.30 × 13,358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.96x = 441,882,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,882,143.36/23,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.60

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