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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.26, 33,003.65 and 13,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.26, 33,003.65 and 13,305.67 is: 18,361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.26 : 33,003.65 = 13,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.26/33,003.65 = 13,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.26x = 33,003.65 × 13,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.26x = 439,135,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,135,626.45/23,916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.38

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