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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.52, 33,049.98 and 13,338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.52, 33,049.98 and 13,338.15 is: 18,407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.52 : 33,049.98 = 13,338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.52/33,049.98 = 13,338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.52x = 33,049.98 × 13,338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.52x = 440,825,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,825,590.74/23,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.22

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