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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.73, 33,015.69 and 13,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.73, 33,015.69 and 13,314.27 is: 18,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.73 : 33,015.69 = 13,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.73/33,015.69 = 13,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.73x = 33,015.69 × 13,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.73x = 439,579,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,579,810.90/23,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.45

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