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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.21, 33,085.49 and 13,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.21, 33,085.49 and 13,366.43 is: 18,444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.21 : 33,085.49 = 13,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.21/33,085.49 = 13,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.21x = 33,085.49 × 13,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.21x = 442,234,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,234,653.84/23,976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.73

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