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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.48, 33,083.85 and 13,361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.48, 33,083.85 and 13,361.99 is: 18,439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.48 : 33,083.85 = 13,361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.48/33,083.85 = 13,361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.48x = 33,083.85 × 13,361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.48x = 442,065,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,065,907.44/23,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.79

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