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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.83, 33,047.19 and 13,336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.83, 33,047.19 and 13,336.92 is: 18,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.83 : 33,047.19 = 13,336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.83/33,047.19 = 13,336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.83x = 33,047.19 × 13,336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.83x = 440,747,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,747,729.25/23,947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,404.50

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