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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.05, 33,084.59 and 13,630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.05, 33,084.59 and 13,630.66 is: 18,806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.05 : 33,084.59 = 13,630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.05/33,084.59 = 13,630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.05x = 33,084.59 × 13,630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.05x = 450,964,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,964,797.53/23,979.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.62

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