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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.64, 33,101.72 and 13,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.64, 33,101.72 and 13,376.96 is: 18,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.64 : 33,101.72 = 13,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.64/33,101.72 = 13,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.64x = 33,101.72 × 13,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.64x = 442,800,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,800,384.37/23,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.29

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