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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.31, 33,084.25 and 13,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.31, 33,084.25 and 13,363.92 is: 18,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.31 : 33,084.25 = 13,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.31/33,084.25 = 13,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.31x = 33,084.25 × 13,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.31x = 442,135,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,135,236.85/23,974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.04

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