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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.82, 33,032.74 and 13,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.82, 33,032.74 and 13,325.22 is: 18,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.82 : 33,032.74 = 13,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.82/33,032.74 = 13,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.82x = 33,032.74 × 13,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.82x = 440,168,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,168,527.70/23,935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.53

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