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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.76, 33,082.56 and 13,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.76, 33,082.56 and 13,363.08 is: 18,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.76 : 33,082.56 = 13,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.76/33,082.56 = 13,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.76x = 33,082.56 × 13,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.76x = 442,084,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,084,895.88/23,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.13

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