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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.34, 33,036.96 and 13,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.34, 33,036.96 and 13,329.73 is: 18,394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.34 : 33,036.96 = 13,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.34/33,036.96 = 13,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.34x = 33,036.96 × 13,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.34x = 440,373,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,373,756.82/23,940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.63

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