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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.16, 33,001.38 and 13,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.16, 33,001.38 and 13,303 is: 18,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.16 : 33,001.38 = 13,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.16/33,001.38 = 13,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.16x = 33,001.38 × 13,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.16x = 439,017,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,017,358.14/23,913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.82

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