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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.81, 33,016.24 and 13,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.81, 33,016.24 and 13,315.13 is: 18,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.81 : 33,016.24 = 13,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.81/33,016.24 = 13,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.81x = 33,016.24 × 13,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.81x = 439,615,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,615,503.08/23,924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.88

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