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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.69, 33,049.82 and 13,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.69, 33,049.82 and 13,340.09 is: 18,408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.69 : 33,049.82 = 13,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.69/33,049.82 = 13,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.69x = 33,049.82 × 13,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.69x = 440,887,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,887,689.26/23,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.14

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