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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.96, 33,097.78 and 13,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.96, 33,097.78 and 13,373.32 is: 18,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.96 : 33,097.78 = 13,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.96/33,097.78 = 13,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.96x = 33,097.78 × 13,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.96x = 442,627,203.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,627,203.23/23,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.13

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