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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.36, 33,044.29 and 13,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.36, 33,044.29 and 13,335.55 is: 18,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.36 : 33,044.29 = 13,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.36/33,044.29 = 13,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.36x = 33,044.29 × 13,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.36x = 440,663,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,663,781.51/23,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.35

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