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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,978.72, 33,090.69 and 13,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,978.72, 33,090.69 and 13,369.04 is: 18,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,978.72 : 33,090.69 = 13,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,978.72/33,090.69 = 13,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,978.72x = 33,090.69 × 13,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,978.72x = 442,390,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,390,758.24/23,978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.31

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