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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.34, 33,035.58 and 13,328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.34, 33,035.58 and 13,328.73 is: 18,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.34 : 33,035.58 = 13,328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.34/33,035.58 = 13,328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.34x = 33,035.58 × 13,328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.34x = 440,322,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,322,326.21/23,939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.25

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