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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.63, 33,097.57 and 13,372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.63, 33,097.57 and 13,372.21 is: 18,452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.63 : 33,097.57 = 13,372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.63/33,097.57 = 13,372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.63x = 33,097.57 × 13,372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.63x = 442,587,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,587,656.53/23,984.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.97

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