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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.63, 33,085.15 and 13,363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.63, 33,085.15 and 13,363.21 is: 18,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.63 : 33,085.15 = 13,363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.63/33,085.15 = 13,363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.63x = 33,085.15 × 13,363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.63x = 442,123,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,123,807.33/23,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.55

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