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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.94, 33,086.54 and 13,364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.94, 33,086.54 and 13,364.65 is: 18,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.94 : 33,086.54 = 13,364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.94/33,086.54 = 13,364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.94x = 33,086.54 × 13,364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.94x = 442,190,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,190,026.81/23,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.84

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