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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.41, 33,101.51 and 13,376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.41, 33,101.51 and 13,376.22 is: 18,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.41 : 33,101.51 = 13,376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.41/33,101.51 = 13,376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.41x = 33,101.51 × 13,376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.41x = 442,773,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,773,013.21/23,986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.33

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