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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.88, 33,091.02 and 13,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.88, 33,091.02 and 13,367.46 is: 18,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.88 : 33,091.02 = 13,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.88/33,091.02 = 13,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.88x = 33,091.02 × 13,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.88x = 442,342,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,342,886.21/23,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.42

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