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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.72, 33,093.54 and 13,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.72, 33,093.54 and 13,371.14 is: 18,451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.72 : 33,093.54 = 13,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.72/33,093.54 = 13,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.72x = 33,093.54 × 13,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.72x = 442,498,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,498,356.44/23,981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.49

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