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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.71, 33,099.98 and 13,376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.71, 33,099.98 and 13,376.97 is: 18,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.71 : 33,099.98 = 13,376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.71/33,099.98 = 13,376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.71x = 33,099.98 × 13,376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.71x = 442,777,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,777,372.58/23,986.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.28

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