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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.58, 33,101.68 and 13,376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.58, 33,101.68 and 13,376.90 is: 18,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.58 : 33,101.68 = 13,376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.58/33,101.68 = 13,376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.58x = 33,101.68 × 13,376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.58x = 442,797,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,797,863.19/23,986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.23

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