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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.23, 33,015 and 13,313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.23, 33,015 and 13,313.77 is: 18,372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.23 : 33,015 = 13,313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.23/33,015 = 13,313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.23x = 33,015 × 13,313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.23x = 439,554,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,554,116.55/23,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.76

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