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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.87, 33,055.97 and 13,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.87, 33,055.97 and 13,342.50 is: 18,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.87 : 33,055.97 = 13,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.87/33,055.97 = 13,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.87x = 33,055.97 × 13,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.87x = 441,049,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,049,213.01/23,952.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.21

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