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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.73, 33,082.81 and 13,361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.73, 33,082.81 and 13,361.23 is: 18,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.73 : 33,082.81 = 13,361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.73/33,082.81 = 13,361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.73x = 33,082.81 × 13,361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.73x = 442,026,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,026,917.35/23,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.74

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