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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.06, 33,004.26 and 13,305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.06, 33,004.26 and 13,305.87 is: 18,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.06 : 33,004.26 = 13,305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.06/33,004.26 = 13,305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.06x = 33,004.26 × 13,305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.06x = 439,150,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,150,393.01/23,916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.15

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