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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.72, 33,022.98 and 13,319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.72, 33,022.98 and 13,319.10 is: 18,380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.72 : 33,022.98 = 13,319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.72/33,022.98 = 13,319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.72x = 33,022.98 × 13,319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.72x = 439,836,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,836,372.92/23,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.34

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