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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.16, 33,091.48 and 13,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.16, 33,091.48 and 13,371.52 is: 18,450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.16 : 33,091.48 = 13,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.16/33,091.48 = 13,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.16x = 33,091.48 × 13,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.16x = 442,483,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,483,386.65/23,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.52

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