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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.20, 33,051.24 and 13,340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.20, 33,051.24 and 13,340.76 is: 18,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.20 : 33,051.24 = 13,340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.20/33,051.24 = 13,340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.20x = 33,051.24 × 13,340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.20x = 440,928,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,928,660.54/23,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.23

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