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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.69, 33,018.13 and 13,316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.69, 33,018.13 and 13,316.09 is: 18,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.69 : 33,018.13 = 13,316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.69/33,018.13 = 13,316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.69x = 33,018.13 × 13,316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.69x = 439,672,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,672,390.71/23,926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.81

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