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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.98, 33,092.42 and 13,370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.98, 33,092.42 and 13,370.29 is: 18,451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.98 : 33,092.42 = 13,370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.98/33,092.42 = 13,370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.98x = 33,092.42 × 13,370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.98x = 442,455,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,455,102.62/23,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.02

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