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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.24, 33,027.66 and 13,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.24, 33,027.66 and 13,323.60 is: 18,385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.24 : 33,027.66 = 13,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.24/33,027.66 = 13,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.24x = 33,027.66 × 13,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.24x = 440,047,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,047,330.78/23,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.68

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