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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.16, 33,049.62 and 13,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.16, 33,049.62 and 13,340.16 is: 18,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.16 : 33,049.62 = 13,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.16/33,049.62 = 13,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.16x = 33,049.62 × 13,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.16x = 440,887,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,887,218.74/23,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.76

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