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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,941.71, 33,039.77 and 13,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,941.71, 33,039.77 and 13,332.33 is: 18,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,941.71 : 33,039.77 = 13,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,941.71/33,039.77 = 13,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,941.71x = 33,039.77 × 13,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,941.71x = 440,497,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,497,050.10/23,941.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,398.73

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