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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.80, 33,082.14 and 13,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.80, 33,082.14 and 13,362.88 is: 18,440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.80 : 33,082.14 = 13,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.80/33,082.14 = 13,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.80x = 33,082.14 × 13,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.80x = 442,072,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,072,666.96/23,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.59

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