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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.48, 33,050.72 and 13,339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.48, 33,050.72 and 13,339.84 is: 18,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.48 : 33,050.72 = 13,339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.48/33,050.72 = 13,339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.48x = 33,050.72 × 13,339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.48x = 440,891,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,891,316.68/23,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.45

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