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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.39, 33,080.57 and 13,360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.39, 33,080.57 and 13,360.81 is: 18,437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.39 : 33,080.57 = 13,360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.39/33,080.57 = 13,360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.39x = 33,080.57 × 13,360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.39x = 441,983,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,983,143.66/23,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.94

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