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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.08, 33,036.24 and 13,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.08, 33,036.24 and 13,329.28 is: 18,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.08 : 33,036.24 = 13,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.08/33,036.24 = 13,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.08x = 33,036.24 × 13,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.08x = 440,349,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,349,293.11/23,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.27

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