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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,937.16, 33,033.79 and 13,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,937.16, 33,033.79 and 13,327.48 is: 18,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,937.16 : 33,033.79 = 13,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,937.16/33,033.79 = 13,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,937.16x = 33,033.79 × 13,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,937.16x = 440,257,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,257,175.55/23,937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.21

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