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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.61, 33,040.46 and 13,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.61, 33,040.46 and 13,332.33 is: 18,398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.61 : 33,040.46 = 13,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.61/33,040.46 = 13,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.61x = 33,040.46 × 13,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.61x = 440,506,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,506,349.40/23,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,398.43

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