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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.02, 33,065.06 and 13,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.02, 33,065.06 and 13,205.28 is: 18,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.02 : 33,065.06 = 13,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.02/33,065.06 = 13,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.02x = 33,065.06 × 13,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.02x = 436,633,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,633,346.66/23,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.41

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