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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.52, 33,052.41 and 13,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.52, 33,052.41 and 13,196.08 is: 18,210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.52 : 33,052.41 = 13,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.52/33,052.41 = 13,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.52x = 33,052.41 × 13,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.52x = 436,162,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,162,246.55/23,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.97

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