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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.60, 33,083.58 and 13,362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.60, 33,083.58 and 13,362.99 is: 18,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.60 : 33,083.58 = 13,362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.60/33,083.58 = 13,362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.60x = 33,083.58 × 13,362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.60x = 442,095,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,095,548.70/23,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.93

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