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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.49, 33,049.94 and 13,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.49, 33,049.94 and 13,338.13 is: 18,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.49 : 33,049.94 = 13,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.49/33,049.94 = 13,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.49x = 33,049.94 × 13,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.49x = 440,824,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,824,259.96/23,948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.18

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