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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.67, 33,018.44 and 13,315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.67, 33,018.44 and 13,315.05 is: 18,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.67 : 33,018.44 = 13,315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.67/33,018.44 = 13,315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.67x = 33,018.44 × 13,315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.67x = 439,642,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,642,112.95/23,927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.80

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