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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.59, 33,094.11 and 13,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.59, 33,094.11 and 13,372.28 is: 18,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.59 : 33,094.11 = 13,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.59/33,094.11 = 13,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.59x = 33,094.11 × 13,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.59x = 442,543,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,543,539.80/23,980.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.24

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