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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.82, 33,026.60 and 13,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.82, 33,026.60 and 13,322.24 is: 18,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.82 : 33,026.60 = 13,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.82/33,026.60 = 13,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.82x = 33,026.60 × 13,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.82x = 439,988,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,988,291.58/23,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.31

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