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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,941.44, 33,039.72 and 13,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,941.44, 33,039.72 and 13,332.06 is: 18,398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,941.44 : 33,039.72 = 13,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,941.44/33,039.72 = 13,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,941.44x = 33,039.72 × 13,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,941.44x = 440,487,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,487,529.42/23,941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,398.54

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