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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.80, 33,031.92 and 13,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.80, 33,031.92 and 13,326.16 is: 18,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.80 : 33,031.92 = 13,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.80/33,031.92 = 13,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.80x = 33,031.92 × 13,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.80x = 440,188,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,188,651.03/23,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.62

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