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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,928.79, 33,022.83 and 13,319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,928.79, 33,022.83 and 13,319.11 is: 18,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,928.79 : 33,022.83 = 13,319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,928.79/33,022.83 = 13,319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,928.79x = 33,022.83 × 13,319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,928.79x = 439,834,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,834,609.98/23,928.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.98

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