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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.92, 33,083.58 and 13,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.92, 33,083.58 and 13,364.44 is: 18,443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.92 : 33,083.58 = 13,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.92/33,083.58 = 13,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.92x = 33,083.58 × 13,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.92x = 442,143,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,143,519.90/23,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.46

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