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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.15, 33,098.27 and 13,374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.15, 33,098.27 and 13,374.45 is: 18,456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.15 : 33,098.27 = 13,374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.15/33,098.27 = 13,374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.15x = 33,098.27 × 13,374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.15x = 442,671,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,671,090.33/23,984.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.82

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