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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.82, 33,031.36 and 13,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.82, 33,031.36 and 13,324.22 is: 18,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.82 : 33,031.36 = 13,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.82/33,031.36 = 13,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.82x = 33,031.36 × 13,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.82x = 440,117,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,117,107.54/23,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.15

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