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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.27, 33,015.50 and 13,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.27, 33,015.50 and 13,313.91 is: 18,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.27 : 33,015.50 = 13,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.27/33,015.50 = 13,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.27x = 33,015.50 × 13,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.27x = 439,565,502.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,565,502.77/23,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.20

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