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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.48, 33,081.42 and 13,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.48, 33,081.42 and 13,363.36 is: 18,441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.48 : 33,081.42 = 13,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.48/33,081.42 = 13,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.48x = 33,081.42 × 13,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.48x = 442,078,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,078,924.77/23,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.87

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