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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.32, 33,037.08 and 13,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.32, 33,037.08 and 13,329.74 is: 18,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.32 : 33,037.08 = 13,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.32/33,037.08 = 13,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.32x = 33,037.08 × 13,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.32x = 440,375,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,375,686.76/23,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.73

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