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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.68, 33,100.92 and 13,376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.68, 33,100.92 and 13,376.13 is: 18,458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.68 : 33,100.92 = 13,376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.68/33,100.92 = 13,376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.68x = 33,100.92 × 13,376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.68x = 442,762,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,762,209.04/23,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.67

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