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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.67, 33,080.81 and 13,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.67, 33,080.81 and 13,362.75 is: 18,439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.67 : 33,080.81 = 13,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.67/33,080.81 = 13,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.67x = 33,080.81 × 13,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.67x = 442,050,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,050,527.01/23,972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.77

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