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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.98, 33,086.38 and 13,364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.98, 33,086.38 and 13,364.98 is: 18,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.98 : 33,086.38 = 13,364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.98/33,086.38 = 13,364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.98x = 33,086.38 × 13,364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.98x = 442,198,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,198,806.97/23,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.41

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