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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.13, 33,004.73 and 13,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.13, 33,004.73 and 13,306.53 is: 18,362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.13 : 33,004.73 = 13,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.13/33,004.73 = 13,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.13x = 33,004.73 × 13,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.13x = 439,178,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,178,586.92/23,917.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.51

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