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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,937.70, 33,033.13 and 13,327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,937.70, 33,033.13 and 13,327.11 is: 18,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,937.70 : 33,033.13 = 13,327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,937.70/33,033.13 = 13,327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,937.70x = 33,033.13 × 13,327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,937.70x = 440,236,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,236,157.15/23,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.91

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