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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.85, 33,001.61 and 13,305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.85, 33,001.61 and 13,305.15 is: 18,360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.85 : 33,001.61 = 13,305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.85/33,001.61 = 13,305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.85x = 33,001.61 × 13,305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.85x = 439,091,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,091,304.77/23,914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.62

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