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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.54, 33,101.55 and 13,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.54, 33,101.55 and 13,376.62 is: 18,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.54 : 33,101.55 = 13,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.54/33,101.55 = 13,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.54x = 33,101.55 × 13,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.54x = 442,786,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,786,855.76/23,986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.81

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