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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.57, 33,029.70 and 13,324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.57, 33,029.70 and 13,324.23 is: 18,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.57 : 33,029.70 = 13,324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.57/33,029.70 = 13,324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.57x = 33,029.70 × 13,324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.57x = 440,095,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,095,319.63/23,934.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.43

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