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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.68, 33,086.10 and 13,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.68, 33,086.10 and 13,365.28 is: 18,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.68 : 33,086.10 = 13,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.68/33,086.10 = 13,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.68x = 33,086.10 × 13,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.68x = 442,204,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,204,990.61/23,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.90

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