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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.21, 33,049.55 and 13,337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.21, 33,049.55 and 13,337.84 is: 18,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.21 : 33,049.55 = 13,337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.21/33,049.55 = 13,337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.21x = 33,049.55 × 13,337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.21x = 440,809,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,809,772.42/23,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.79

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