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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.16, 33,049.88 and 13,339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.16, 33,049.88 and 13,339.17 is: 18,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.16 : 33,049.88 = 13,339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.16/33,049.88 = 13,339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.16x = 33,049.88 × 13,339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.16x = 440,857,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,857,967.80/23,949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.08

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