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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.59, 33,102.80 and 13,376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.59, 33,102.80 and 13,376.17 is: 18,459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.59 : 33,102.80 = 13,376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.59/33,102.80 = 13,376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.59x = 33,102.80 × 13,376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.59x = 442,788,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,788,680.28/23,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.84

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