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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.67, 33,041.91 and 13,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.67, 33,041.91 and 13,332.30 is: 18,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.67 : 33,041.91 = 13,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.67/33,041.91 = 13,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.67x = 33,041.91 × 13,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.67x = 440,524,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,524,656.69/23,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.14

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