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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.03, 33,078.80 and 13,360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.03, 33,078.80 and 13,360.35 is: 18,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.03 : 33,078.80 = 13,360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.03/33,078.80 = 13,360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.03x = 33,078.80 × 13,360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.03x = 441,944,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,944,345.58/23,970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.37

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