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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.54, 33,082.20 and 13,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.54, 33,082.20 and 13,364.16 is: 18,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.54 : 33,082.20 = 13,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.54/33,082.20 = 13,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.54x = 33,082.20 × 13,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.54x = 442,115,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,115,813.95/23,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.82

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