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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.24, 33,095.52 and 13,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.24, 33,095.52 and 13,372.54 is: 18,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.24 : 33,095.52 = 13,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.24/33,095.52 = 13,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.24x = 33,095.52 × 13,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.24x = 442,571,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,571,165.02/23,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.12

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