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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.16, 33,030.78 and 13,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.16, 33,030.78 and 13,327.52 is: 18,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.16 : 33,030.78 = 13,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.16/33,030.78 = 13,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.16x = 33,030.78 × 13,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.16x = 440,218,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,218,381.07/23,938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.82

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