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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.06, 33,078.84 and 13,360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.06, 33,078.84 and 13,360.37 is: 18,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.06 : 33,078.84 = 13,360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.06/33,078.84 = 13,360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.06x = 33,078.84 × 13,360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.06x = 441,945,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,945,326.08/23,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.39

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