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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.66, 33,031.72 and 13,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.66, 33,031.72 and 13,325.98 is: 18,390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.66 : 33,031.72 = 13,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.66/33,031.72 = 13,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.66x = 33,031.72 × 13,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.66x = 440,180,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,180,040.09/23,935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.14

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