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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.71, 33,016.08 and 13,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.71, 33,016.08 and 13,314.10 is: 18,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.71 : 33,016.08 = 13,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.71/33,016.08 = 13,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.71x = 33,016.08 × 13,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.71x = 439,579,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,579,390.73/23,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.45

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