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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.63, 33,052.46 and 13,340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.63, 33,052.46 and 13,340.44 is: 18,410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.63 : 33,052.46 = 13,340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.63/33,052.46 = 13,340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.63x = 33,052.46 × 13,340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.63x = 440,934,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,934,334.10/23,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.13

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