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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.30, 33,045.97 and 13,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.30, 33,045.97 and 13,191.82 is: 18,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.30 : 33,045.97 = 13,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.30/33,045.97 = 13,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.30x = 33,045.97 × 13,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.30x = 435,936,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,936,487.97/23,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.99

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