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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.26, 33,031.82 and 13,324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.26, 33,031.82 and 13,324.89 is: 18,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.26 : 33,031.82 = 13,324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.26/33,031.82 = 13,324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.26x = 33,031.82 × 13,324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.26x = 440,145,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,145,301.38/23,935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.99

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