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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.83, 33,026.73 and 13,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.83, 33,026.73 and 13,322.24 is: 18,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.83 : 33,026.73 = 13,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.83/33,026.73 = 13,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.83x = 33,026.73 × 13,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.83x = 439,990,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,990,023.48/23,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.37

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