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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.80, 33,032.32 and 13,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.80, 33,032.32 and 13,326.64 is: 18,390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.80 : 33,032.32 = 13,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.80/33,032.32 = 13,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.80x = 33,032.32 × 13,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.80x = 440,209,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,209,837.00/23,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.50

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