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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.27, 33,005.84 and 13,305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.27, 33,005.84 and 13,305.81 is: 18,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.27 : 33,005.84 = 13,305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.27/33,005.84 = 13,305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.27x = 33,005.84 × 13,305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.27x = 439,169,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,169,369.40/23,916.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.79

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