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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.73, 33,084.19 and 13,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.73, 33,084.19 and 13,362.23 is: 18,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.73 : 33,084.19 = 13,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.73/33,084.19 = 13,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.73x = 33,084.19 × 13,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.73x = 442,078,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,078,556.14/23,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.12

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