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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,933.82, 33,029.98 and 13,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,933.82, 33,029.98 and 13,323.22 is: 18,386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,933.82 : 33,029.98 = 13,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,933.82/33,029.98 = 13,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,933.82x = 33,029.98 × 13,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,933.82x = 440,065,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,065,690.14/23,933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.77

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