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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.64, 33,082.29 and 13,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.64, 33,082.29 and 13,362.06 is: 18,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.64 : 33,082.29 = 13,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.64/33,082.29 = 13,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.64x = 33,082.29 × 13,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.64x = 442,047,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,047,543.92/23,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.67

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