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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.22, 33,101.40 and 13,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.22, 33,101.40 and 13,374.71 is: 18,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.22 : 33,101.40 = 13,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.22/33,101.40 = 13,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.22x = 33,101.40 × 13,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.22x = 442,721,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,721,460.09/23,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.33

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