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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.08, 33,078.36 and 13,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.08, 33,078.36 and 13,358.70 is: 18,435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.08 : 33,078.36 = 13,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.08/33,078.36 = 13,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.08x = 33,078.36 × 13,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.08x = 441,883,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,883,887.73/23,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.58

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