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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,944.54, 33,042.44 and 13,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,944.54, 33,042.44 and 13,333.90 is: 18,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,944.54 : 33,042.44 = 13,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,944.54/33,042.44 = 13,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,944.54x = 33,042.44 × 13,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,944.54x = 440,584,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,584,590.72/23,944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,400.21

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