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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.61, 33,091.50 and 13,368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.61, 33,091.50 and 13,368.97 is: 18,448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.61 : 33,091.50 = 13,368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.61/33,091.50 = 13,368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.61x = 33,091.50 × 13,368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.61x = 442,399,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,399,270.76/23,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.98

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