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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.59, 33,097.54 and 13,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.59, 33,097.54 and 13,373.90 is: 18,456.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.59 : 33,097.54 = 13,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.59/33,097.54 = 13,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.59x = 33,097.54 × 13,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.59x = 442,643,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,643,190.21/23,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.09

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