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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.17, 33,077.46 and 13,358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.17, 33,077.46 and 13,358.58 is: 18,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.17 : 33,077.46 = 13,358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.17/33,077.46 = 13,358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.17x = 33,077.46 × 13,358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.17x = 441,867,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,867,895.61/23,969.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.84

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