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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,944.08, 33,042.33 and 13,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,944.08, 33,042.33 and 13,189.26 is: 18,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,944.08 : 33,042.33 = 13,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,944.08/33,042.33 = 13,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,944.08x = 33,042.33 × 13,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,944.08x = 435,803,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,803,881.38/23,944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.90

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