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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.92, 33,102 and 13,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.92, 33,102 and 13,376.28 is: 18,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.92 : 33,102 = 13,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.92/33,102 = 13,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.92x = 33,102 × 13,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.92x = 442,781,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,781,620.56/23,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.29

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