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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.43, 33,095.75 and 13,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.43, 33,095.75 and 13,372.06 is: 18,453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.43 : 33,095.75 = 13,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.43/33,095.75 = 13,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.43x = 33,095.75 × 13,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.43x = 442,558,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,558,354.75/23,982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.44

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