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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.96, 33,083.82 and 13,362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.96, 33,083.82 and 13,362.68 is: 18,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.96 : 33,083.82 = 13,362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.96/33,083.82 = 13,362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.96x = 33,083.82 × 13,362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.96x = 442,088,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,088,499.84/23,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.13

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