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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.22, 33,093.60 and 13,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.22, 33,093.60 and 13,371.90 is: 18,453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.22 : 33,093.60 = 13,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.22/33,093.60 = 13,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.22x = 33,093.60 × 13,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.22x = 442,524,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,524,135.59/23,980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.72

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