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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,944.92, 33,042.70 and 13,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,944.92, 33,042.70 and 13,189.44 is: 18,200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,944.92 : 33,042.70 = 13,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,944.92/33,042.70 = 13,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,944.92x = 33,042.70 × 13,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,944.92x = 435,814,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,814,527.47/23,944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.71

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