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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.36, 33,037.47 and 13,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.36, 33,037.47 and 13,329.36 is: 18,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.36 : 33,037.47 = 13,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.36/33,037.47 = 13,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.36x = 33,037.47 × 13,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.36x = 440,368,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,368,331.12/23,940.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.39

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