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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.35, 33,004.58 and 13,305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.35, 33,004.58 and 13,305.99 is: 18,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.35 : 33,004.58 = 13,305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.35/33,004.58 = 13,305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.35x = 33,004.58 × 13,305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.35x = 439,158,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,158,611.43/23,916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.28

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