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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.23, 33,091.38 and 13,369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.23, 33,091.38 and 13,369.54 is: 18,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.23 : 33,091.38 = 13,369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.23/33,091.38 = 13,369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.23x = 33,091.38 × 13,369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.23x = 442,416,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,416,445.84/23,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.99

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