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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.13, 33,085.85 and 13,363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.13, 33,085.85 and 13,363.71 is: 18,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.13 : 33,085.85 = 13,363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.13/33,085.85 = 13,363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.13x = 33,085.85 × 13,363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.13x = 442,149,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,149,637.68/23,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.24

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