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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.16, 33,091.24 and 13,369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.16, 33,091.24 and 13,369.47 is: 18,449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.16 : 33,091.24 = 13,369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.16/33,091.24 = 13,369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.16x = 33,091.24 × 13,369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.16x = 442,412,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,412,340.44/23,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.87

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