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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.69, 33,065.96 and 13,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.69, 33,065.96 and 13,205.94 is: 18,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.69 : 33,065.96 = 13,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.69/33,065.96 = 13,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.69x = 33,065.96 × 13,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.69x = 436,667,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,667,116.82/23,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.32

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