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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.49, 33,083.43 and 13,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.49, 33,083.43 and 13,363.76 is: 18,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.49 : 33,083.43 = 13,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.49/33,083.43 = 13,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.49x = 33,083.43 × 13,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.49x = 442,119,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,119,018.50/23,974.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.23

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