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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.96, 33,079.68 and 13,359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.96, 33,079.68 and 13,359.67 is: 18,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.96 : 33,079.68 = 13,359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.96/33,079.68 = 13,359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.96x = 33,079.68 × 13,359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.96x = 441,933,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,933,608.51/23,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.98

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