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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.92, 33,086.34 and 13,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.92, 33,086.34 and 13,366.44 is: 18,446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.92 : 33,086.34 = 13,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.92/33,086.34 = 13,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.92x = 33,086.34 × 13,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.92x = 442,246,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,246,578.43/23,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.22

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