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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,943.34, 33,040.92 and 13,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,943.34, 33,040.92 and 13,333.24 is: 18,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,943.34 : 33,040.92 = 13,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,943.34/33,040.92 = 13,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,943.34x = 33,040.92 × 13,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,943.34x = 440,542,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,542,516.18/23,943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.38

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