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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.30, 33,080.97 and 13,360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.30, 33,080.97 and 13,360.66 is: 18,438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.30 : 33,080.97 = 13,360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.30/33,080.97 = 13,360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.30x = 33,080.97 × 13,360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.30x = 441,983,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,983,592.64/23,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.03

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