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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.24, 33,002.28 and 13,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.24, 33,002.28 and 13,306.14 is: 18,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.24 : 33,002.28 = 13,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.24/33,002.28 = 13,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.24x = 33,002.28 × 13,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.24x = 439,132,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,132,958.00/23,916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.29

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