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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.16, 33,077.84 and 13,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.16, 33,077.84 and 13,359.66 is: 18,435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.16 : 33,077.84 = 13,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.16/33,077.84 = 13,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.16x = 33,077.84 × 13,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.16x = 441,908,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,908,505.09/23,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.01

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