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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,933.95, 33,030 and 13,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,933.95, 33,030 and 13,323.58 is: 18,387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,933.95 : 33,030 = 13,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,933.95/33,030 = 13,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,933.95x = 33,030 × 13,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,933.95x = 440,077,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,077,764.83/23,933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.18

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