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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.44, 33,027.36 and 13,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.44, 33,027.36 and 13,323.12 is: 18,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.44 : 33,027.36 = 13,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.44/33,027.36 = 13,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.44x = 33,027.36 × 13,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.44x = 440,027,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,027,480.56/23,932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.24

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