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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.08, 33,054.48 and 13,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.08, 33,054.48 and 13,342.32 is: 18,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.08 : 33,054.48 = 13,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.08/33,054.48 = 13,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.08x = 33,054.48 × 13,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.08x = 441,023,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,023,449.59/23,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.28

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