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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.31, 33,053.82 and 13,340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.31, 33,053.82 and 13,340.94 is: 18,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.31 : 33,053.82 = 13,340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.31/33,053.82 = 13,340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.31x = 33,053.82 × 13,340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.31x = 440,969,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,969,029.39/23,951.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.06

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