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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.36, 33,042.92 and 13,334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.36, 33,042.92 and 13,334.55 is: 18,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.36 : 33,042.92 = 13,334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.36/33,042.92 = 13,334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.36x = 33,042.92 × 13,334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.36x = 440,612,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,612,402.21/23,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.97

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