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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.78, 33,031.40 and 13,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.78, 33,031.40 and 13,327.48 is: 18,391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.78 : 33,031.40 = 13,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.78/33,031.40 = 13,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.78x = 33,031.40 × 13,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.78x = 440,225,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,225,297.52/23,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.93

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