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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.61, 33,098.27 and 13,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.61, 33,098.27 and 13,375.26 is: 18,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.61 : 33,098.27 = 13,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.61/33,098.27 = 13,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.61x = 33,098.27 × 13,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.61x = 442,697,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,697,899.92/23,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.36

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