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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.60, 33,098.67 and 13,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.60, 33,098.67 and 13,374.60 is: 18,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.60 : 33,098.67 = 13,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.60/33,098.67 = 13,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.60x = 33,098.67 × 13,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.60x = 442,681,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,681,471.78/23,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.14

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