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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.29, 33,001.69 and 13,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.29, 33,001.69 and 13,303.70 is: 18,359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.29 : 33,001.69 = 13,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.29/33,001.69 = 13,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.29x = 33,001.69 × 13,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.29x = 439,044,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,044,583.25/23,914.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.09

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