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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,915.09, 33,004.36 and 13,304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,915.09, 33,004.36 and 13,304.71 is: 18,361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,915.09 : 33,004.36 = 13,304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,915.09/33,004.36 = 13,304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,915.09x = 33,004.36 × 13,304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,915.09x = 439,113,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,113,438.54/23,915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.36

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