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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.83, 33,082.94 and 13,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.83, 33,082.94 and 13,361.32 is: 18,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.83 : 33,082.94 = 13,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.83/33,082.94 = 13,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.83x = 33,082.94 × 13,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.83x = 442,031,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,031,822.64/23,972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.87

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