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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.36, 33,049.26 and 13,338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.36, 33,049.26 and 13,338.42 is: 18,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.36 : 33,049.26 = 13,338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.36/33,049.26 = 13,338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.36x = 33,049.26 × 13,338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.36x = 440,824,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,824,910.57/23,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.54

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