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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.94, 33,069.08 and 13,208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.94, 33,069.08 and 13,208.19 is: 18,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.94 : 33,069.08 = 13,208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.94/33,069.08 = 13,208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.94x = 33,069.08 × 13,208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.94x = 436,782,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,782,625.72/23,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.43

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