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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.28, 33,026.22 and 13,321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.28, 33,026.22 and 13,321.91 is: 18,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.28 : 33,026.22 = 13,321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.28/33,026.22 = 13,321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.28x = 33,026.22 × 13,321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.28x = 439,972,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,972,413.05/23,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.06

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