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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.44, 33,002.52 and 13,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.44, 33,002.52 and 13,305.12 is: 18,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.44 : 33,002.52 = 13,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.44/33,002.52 = 13,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.44x = 33,002.52 × 13,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.44x = 439,102,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,102,488.90/23,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.40

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