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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.32, 33,016.46 and 13,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.32, 33,016.46 and 13,313.72 is: 18,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.32 : 33,016.46 = 13,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.32/33,016.46 = 13,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.32x = 33,016.46 × 13,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.32x = 439,571,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,571,903.83/23,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.43

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