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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,928.16, 33,016.80 and 13,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,928.16, 33,016.80 and 13,316.32 is: 18,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,928.16 : 33,016.80 = 13,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,928.16/33,016.80 = 13,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,928.16x = 33,016.80 × 13,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,928.16x = 439,662,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,662,274.18/23,928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.26

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