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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.53, 33,084.13 and 13,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.53, 33,084.13 and 13,363.88 is: 18,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.53 : 33,084.13 = 13,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.53/33,084.13 = 13,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.53x = 33,084.13 × 13,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.53x = 442,132,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,132,343.22/23,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.52

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