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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.91, 33,020.51 and 13,319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.91, 33,020.51 and 13,319.59 is: 18,381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.91 : 33,020.51 = 13,319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.91/33,020.51 = 13,319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.91x = 33,020.51 × 13,319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.91x = 439,819,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,819,642.48/23,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.03

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