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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.55, 33,083.93 and 13,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.55, 33,083.93 and 13,362.04 is: 18,439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.55 : 33,083.93 = 13,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.55/33,083.93 = 13,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.55x = 33,083.93 × 13,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.55x = 442,068,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,068,796.02/23,973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.86

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