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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.62, 33,079.61 and 13,360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.62, 33,079.61 and 13,360.93 is: 18,438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.62 : 33,079.61 = 13,360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.62/33,079.61 = 13,360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.62x = 33,079.61 × 13,360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.62x = 441,974,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,974,304.34/23,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.17

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