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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.91, 33,023.27 and 13,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.91, 33,023.27 and 13,319.32 is: 18,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.91 : 33,023.27 = 13,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.91/33,023.27 = 13,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.91x = 33,023.27 × 13,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.91x = 439,847,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,847,335.46/23,929.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.65

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