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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.96, 33,082.44 and 13,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.96, 33,082.44 and 13,361.68 is: 18,439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.96 : 33,082.44 = 13,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.96/33,082.44 = 13,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.96x = 33,082.44 × 13,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.96x = 442,036,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,036,976.90/23,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.75

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