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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.25, 33,084.88 and 13,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.25, 33,084.88 and 13,362.73 is: 18,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.25 : 33,084.88 = 13,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.25/33,084.88 = 13,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.25x = 33,084.88 × 13,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.25x = 442,104,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,104,202.40/23,974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.80

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