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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.56, 33,018.66 and 13,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.56, 33,018.66 and 13,316.88 is: 18,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.56 : 33,018.66 = 13,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.56/33,018.66 = 13,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.56x = 33,018.66 × 13,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.56x = 439,705,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,705,532.98/23,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.30

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