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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.63, 33,083.78 and 13,362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.63, 33,083.78 and 13,362.21 is: 18,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.63 : 33,083.78 = 13,362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.63/33,083.78 = 13,362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.63x = 33,083.78 × 13,362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.63x = 442,072,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,072,349.14/23,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.17

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