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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.83, 33,022.61 and 13,320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.83, 33,022.61 and 13,320.45 is: 18,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.83 : 33,022.61 = 13,320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.83/33,022.61 = 13,320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.83x = 33,022.61 × 13,320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.83x = 439,875,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,875,958.77/23,929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.91

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