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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.68, 33,011.78 and 13,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.68, 33,011.78 and 13,312.04 is: 18,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.68 : 33,011.78 = 13,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.68/33,011.78 = 13,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.68x = 33,011.78 × 13,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.68x = 439,454,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,454,135.83/23,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.77

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