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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.44, 33,006.51 and 13,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.44, 33,006.51 and 13,308.06 is: 18,365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.44 : 33,006.51 = 13,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.44/33,006.51 = 13,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.44x = 33,006.51 × 13,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.44x = 439,252,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,252,615.47/23,917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.37

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