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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.82, 33,087.29 and 13,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.82, 33,087.29 and 13,367.52 is: 18,447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.82 : 33,087.29 = 13,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.82/33,087.29 = 13,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.82x = 33,087.29 × 13,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.82x = 442,294,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,294,943.98/23,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.54

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