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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.88, 33,040.80 and 13,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.88, 33,040.80 and 13,333.44 is: 18,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.88 : 33,040.80 = 13,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.88/33,040.80 = 13,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.88x = 33,040.80 × 13,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.88x = 440,547,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,547,524.35/23,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.94

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