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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.49, 33,082.05 and 13,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.49, 33,082.05 and 13,362.76 is: 18,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.49 : 33,082.05 = 13,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.49/33,082.05 = 13,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.49x = 33,082.05 × 13,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.49x = 442,067,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,067,494.46/23,973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.85

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