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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.18, 33,101.19 and 13,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.18, 33,101.19 and 13,374.72 is: 18,458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.18 : 33,101.19 = 13,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.18/33,101.19 = 13,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.18x = 33,101.19 × 13,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.18x = 442,719,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,719,147.92/23,985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.03

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