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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.16, 33,092.86 and 13,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.16, 33,092.86 and 13,372.52 is: 18,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.16 : 33,092.86 = 13,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.16/33,092.86 = 13,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.16x = 33,092.86 × 13,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.16x = 442,534,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,534,932.21/23,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.90

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