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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,945.76, 33,042.78 and 13,336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,945.76, 33,042.78 and 13,336.38 is: 18,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,945.76 : 33,042.78 = 13,336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,945.76/33,042.78 = 13,336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,945.76x = 33,042.78 × 13,336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,945.76x = 440,671,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,671,045.70/23,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.89

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