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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.33, 33,012.12 and 13,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.33, 33,012.12 and 13,311.73 is: 18,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.33 : 33,012.12 = 13,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.33/33,012.12 = 13,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.33x = 33,012.12 × 13,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.33x = 439,448,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,448,428.17/23,922.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.80

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