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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.24, 33,080.35 and 13,360.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.24, 33,080.35 and 13,360.65 is: 18,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.24 : 33,080.35 = 13,360.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.24/33,080.35 = 13,360.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.24x = 33,080.35 × 13,360.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.24x = 441,974,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,974,845.83/23,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.71

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