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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.29, 33,001.39 and 13,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.29, 33,001.39 and 13,306.92 is: 18,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.29 : 33,001.39 = 13,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.29/33,001.39 = 13,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.29x = 33,001.39 × 13,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.29x = 439,146,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,146,856.62/23,917.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.06

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