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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.11, 33,083.33 and 13,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.11, 33,083.33 and 13,361.60 is: 18,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.11 : 33,083.33 = 13,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.11/33,083.33 = 13,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.11x = 33,083.33 × 13,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.11x = 442,046,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,046,238.03/23,973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.25

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