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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,918.79, 33,007.89 and 13,308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,918.79, 33,007.89 and 13,308.18 is: 18,365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,918.79 : 33,007.89 = 13,308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,918.79/33,007.89 = 13,308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,918.79x = 33,007.89 × 13,308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,918.79x = 439,274,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,274,941.54/23,918.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.27

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