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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.08, 33,016.80 and 13,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.08, 33,016.80 and 13,316.64 is: 18,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.08 : 33,016.80 = 13,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.08/33,016.80 = 13,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.08x = 33,016.80 × 13,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.08x = 439,672,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,672,839.55/23,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.30

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