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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.75, 33,081.17 and 13,362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.75, 33,081.17 and 13,362.05 is: 18,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.75 : 33,081.17 = 13,362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.75/33,081.17 = 13,362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.75x = 33,081.17 × 13,362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.75x = 442,032,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,032,263.49/23,971.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.72

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