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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.73, 33,012.93 and 13,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.73, 33,012.93 and 13,312.27 is: 18,370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.73 : 33,012.93 = 13,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.73/33,012.93 = 13,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.73x = 33,012.93 × 13,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.73x = 439,477,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,477,037.65/23,922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.69

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