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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.34, 33,095.81 and 13,372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.34, 33,095.81 and 13,372.65 is: 18,454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.34 : 33,095.81 = 13,372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.34/33,095.81 = 13,372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.34x = 33,095.81 × 13,372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.34x = 442,578,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,578,717.03/23,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.36

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