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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.24, 33,001.76 and 13,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.24, 33,001.76 and 13,304 is: 18,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.24 : 33,001.76 = 13,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.24/33,001.76 = 13,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.24x = 33,001.76 × 13,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.24x = 439,055,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,055,415.04/23,914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.58

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