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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.52, 33,082.38 and 13,363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.52, 33,082.38 and 13,363.71 is: 18,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.52 : 33,082.38 = 13,363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.52/33,082.38 = 13,363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.52x = 33,082.38 × 13,363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.52x = 442,103,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,103,332.43/23,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.78

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