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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.74, 33,086.57 and 13,365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.74, 33,086.57 and 13,365.15 is: 18,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.74 : 33,086.57 = 13,365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.74/33,086.57 = 13,365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.74x = 33,086.57 × 13,365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.74x = 442,206,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,206,780.14/23,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.93

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