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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.49, 33,009.78 and 13,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.49, 33,009.78 and 13,310.68 is: 18,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.49 : 33,009.78 = 13,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.49/33,009.78 = 13,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.49x = 33,009.78 × 13,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.49x = 439,382,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,382,618.45/23,922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.93

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