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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.96, 33,097.51 and 13,372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.96, 33,097.51 and 13,372.59 is: 18,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.96 : 33,097.51 = 13,372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.96/33,097.51 = 13,372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.96x = 33,097.51 × 13,372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.96x = 442,599,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,599,572.08/23,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.75

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