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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.86, 33,082.56 and 13,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.86, 33,082.56 and 13,361.76 is: 18,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.86 : 33,082.56 = 13,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.86/33,082.56 = 13,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.86x = 33,082.56 × 13,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.86x = 442,041,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,041,226.91/23,971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.01

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