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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.20, 33,004.67 and 13,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.20, 33,004.67 and 13,305.80 is: 18,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.20 : 33,004.67 = 13,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.20/33,004.67 = 13,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.20x = 33,004.67 × 13,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.20x = 439,153,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,153,554.07/23,916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.18

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