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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.74, 33,028.35 and 13,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.74, 33,028.35 and 13,324.10 is: 18,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.74 : 33,028.35 = 13,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.74/33,028.35 = 13,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.74x = 33,028.35 × 13,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.74x = 440,073,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,073,038.24/23,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.37

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