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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.42, 33,003.72 and 13,306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.42, 33,003.72 and 13,306.32 is: 18,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.42 : 33,003.72 = 13,306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.42/33,003.72 = 13,306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.42x = 33,003.72 × 13,306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.42x = 439,158,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,158,059.51/23,916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.20

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