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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.75, 33,002.82 and 13,304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.75, 33,002.82 and 13,304.19 is: 18,360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.75 : 33,002.82 = 13,304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.75/33,002.82 = 13,304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.75x = 33,002.82 × 13,304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.75x = 439,075,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,075,787.82/23,913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.81

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