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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,937.23, 33,034.47 and 13,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,937.23, 33,034.47 and 13,327.54 is: 18,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,937.23 : 33,034.47 = 13,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,937.23/33,034.47 = 13,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,937.23x = 33,034.47 × 13,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,937.23x = 440,268,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,268,220.30/23,937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.61

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