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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.19, 33,018.82 and 13,316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.19, 33,018.82 and 13,316.59 is: 18,376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.19 : 33,018.82 = 13,316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.19/33,018.82 = 13,316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.19x = 33,018.82 × 13,316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.19x = 439,698,088.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,698,088.22/23,927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.50

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