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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.60, 33,096.72 and 13,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.60, 33,096.72 and 13,373.68 is: 18,453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.60 : 33,096.72 = 13,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.60/33,096.72 = 13,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.60x = 33,096.72 × 13,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.60x = 442,624,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,624,942.33/23,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.78

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