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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.70, 33,034.51 and 13,328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.70, 33,034.51 and 13,328.11 is: 18,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.70 : 33,034.51 = 13,328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.70/33,034.51 = 13,328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.70x = 33,034.51 × 13,328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.70x = 440,287,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,287,583.08/23,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.29

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