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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.80, 33,083.04 and 13,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.80, 33,083.04 and 13,362.16 is: 18,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.80 : 33,083.04 = 13,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.80/33,083.04 = 13,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.80x = 33,083.04 × 13,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.80x = 442,060,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,060,873.77/23,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.10

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