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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.89, 33,050.48 and 13,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.89, 33,050.48 and 13,338.52 is: 18,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.89 : 33,050.48 = 13,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.89/33,050.48 = 13,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.89x = 33,050.48 × 13,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.89x = 440,844,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,844,405.86/23,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.72

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