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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.96, 33,099.16 and 13,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.96, 33,099.16 and 13,374.32 is: 18,456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.96 : 33,099.16 = 13,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.96/33,099.16 = 13,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.96x = 33,099.16 × 13,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.96x = 442,678,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,678,757.57/23,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.51

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