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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.48, 33,086.61 and 13,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.48, 33,086.61 and 13,363.99 is: 18,442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.48 : 33,086.61 = 13,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.48/33,086.61 = 13,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.48x = 33,086.61 × 13,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.48x = 442,169,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,169,125.17/23,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.56

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