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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.42, 33,019.50 and 13,317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.42, 33,019.50 and 13,317.05 is: 18,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.42 : 33,019.50 = 13,317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.42/33,019.50 = 13,317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.42x = 33,019.50 × 13,317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.42x = 439,722,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,722,332.48/23,927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.34

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