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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.82, 33,087.75 and 13,365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.82, 33,087.75 and 13,365.53 is: 18,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.82 : 33,087.75 = 13,365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.82/33,087.75 = 13,365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.82x = 33,087.75 × 13,365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.82x = 442,235,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,235,149.82/23,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.05

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