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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.07, 33,082.47 and 13,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.07, 33,082.47 and 13,364.28 is: 18,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.07 : 33,082.47 = 13,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.07/33,082.47 = 13,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.07x = 33,082.47 × 13,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.07x = 442,123,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,123,392.17/23,974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.74

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