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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.87, 33,082.72 and 13,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.87, 33,082.72 and 13,363.18 is: 18,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.87 : 33,082.72 = 13,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.87/33,082.72 = 13,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.87x = 33,082.72 × 13,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.87x = 442,090,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,090,226.13/23,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.27

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