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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.84, 33,086.73 and 13,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.84, 33,086.73 and 13,073.90 is: 18,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.84 : 33,086.73 = 13,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.84/33,086.73 = 13,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.84x = 33,086.73 × 13,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.84x = 432,572,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,572,433.91/23,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.02

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