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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.99, 33,091.02 and 13,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.99, 33,091.02 and 13,369.26 is: 18,448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.99 : 33,091.02 = 13,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.99/33,091.02 = 13,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.99x = 33,091.02 × 13,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.99x = 442,402,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,402,450.05/23,979.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.82

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