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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.73, 33,036.39 and 13,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.73, 33,036.39 and 13,329.18 is: 18,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.73 : 33,036.39 = 13,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.73/33,036.39 = 13,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.73x = 33,036.39 × 13,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.73x = 440,347,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,347,988.86/23,939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.02

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