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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.89, 33,051.92 and 13,340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.89, 33,051.92 and 13,340.43 is: 18,409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.89 : 33,051.92 = 13,340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.89/33,051.92 = 13,340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.89x = 33,051.92 × 13,340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.89x = 440,926,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,926,758.42/23,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,409.62

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