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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.49, 33,042.91 and 13,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.49, 33,042.91 and 13,334.01 is: 18,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.49 : 33,042.91 = 13,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.49/33,042.91 = 13,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.49x = 33,042.91 × 13,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.49x = 440,594,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,594,425.70/23,946.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.12

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