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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.19, 33,017.45 and 13,315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.19, 33,017.45 and 13,315.59 is: 18,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.19 : 33,017.45 = 13,315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.19/33,017.45 = 13,315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.19x = 33,017.45 × 13,315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.19x = 439,646,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,646,760.47/23,926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.13

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