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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.16, 33,011.40 and 13,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.16, 33,011.40 and 13,313.52 is: 18,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.16 : 33,011.40 = 13,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.16/33,011.40 = 13,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.16x = 33,011.40 × 13,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.16x = 439,497,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,497,934.13/23,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.46

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