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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.15, 33,031.89 and 13,328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.15, 33,031.89 and 13,328.29 is: 18,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.15 : 33,031.89 = 13,328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.15/33,031.89 = 13,328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.15x = 33,031.89 × 13,328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.15x = 440,258,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,258,526.59/23,936.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.04

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