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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.58, 33,033.06 and 13,326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.58, 33,033.06 and 13,326.93 is: 18,391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.58 : 33,033.06 = 13,326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.58/33,033.06 = 13,326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.58x = 33,033.06 × 13,326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.58x = 440,229,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,229,278.31/23,936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.49

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