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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,978.92, 33,090.93 and 13,368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,978.92, 33,090.93 and 13,368.34 is: 18,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,978.92 : 33,090.93 = 13,368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,978.92/33,090.93 = 13,368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,978.92x = 33,090.93 × 13,368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,978.92x = 442,370,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,370,803.16/23,978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.32

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