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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.76, 33,033.89 and 13,326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.76, 33,033.89 and 13,326.39 is: 18,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.76 : 33,033.89 = 13,326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.76/33,033.89 = 13,326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.76x = 33,033.89 × 13,326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.76x = 440,222,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,222,434.73/23,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.06

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