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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.19, 33,084.44 and 13,362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.19, 33,084.44 and 13,362.81 is: 18,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.19 : 33,084.44 = 13,362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.19/33,084.44 = 13,362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.19x = 33,084.44 × 13,362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.19x = 442,101,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,101,085.68/23,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.48

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