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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.57, 33,003.96 and 13,305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.57, 33,003.96 and 13,305.97 is: 18,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.57 : 33,003.96 = 13,305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.57/33,003.96 = 13,305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.57x = 33,003.96 × 13,305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.57x = 439,149,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,149,693.00/23,916.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.74

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