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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.16, 33,085.72 and 13,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.16, 33,085.72 and 13,365.47 is: 18,444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.16 : 33,085.72 = 13,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.16/33,085.72 = 13,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.16x = 33,085.72 × 13,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.16x = 442,206,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,206,222.33/23,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.35

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