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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,941.36, 33,038.76 and 13,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,941.36, 33,038.76 and 13,331 is: 18,396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,941.36 : 33,038.76 = 13,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,941.36/33,038.76 = 13,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,941.36x = 33,038.76 × 13,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,941.36x = 440,439,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,439,709.56/23,941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.60

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