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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.66, 33,101.73 and 13,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.66, 33,101.73 and 13,376.95 is: 18,460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.66 : 33,101.73 = 13,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.66/33,101.73 = 13,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.66x = 33,101.73 × 13,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.66x = 442,800,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,800,187.12/23,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.27

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