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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.70, 33,037.11 and 13,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.70, 33,037.11 and 13,329.60 is: 18,395.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.70 : 33,037.11 = 13,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.70/33,037.11 = 13,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.70x = 33,037.11 × 13,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.70x = 440,371,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,371,461.46/23,939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.03

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