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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.62, 33,037.47 and 13,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.62, 33,037.47 and 13,330.02 is: 18,395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.62 : 33,037.47 = 13,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.62/33,037.47 = 13,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.62x = 33,037.47 × 13,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.62x = 440,390,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,390,135.85/23,940.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.10

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