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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.94, 33,077.34 and 13,357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.94, 33,077.34 and 13,357.59 is: 18,432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.94 : 33,077.34 = 13,357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.94/33,077.34 = 13,357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.94x = 33,077.34 × 13,357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.94x = 441,833,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,833,546.01/23,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,432.82

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