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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.06, 33,056.24 and 13,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.06, 33,056.24 and 13,342.70 is: 18,413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.06 : 33,056.24 = 13,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.06/33,056.24 = 13,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.06x = 33,056.24 × 13,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.06x = 441,059,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,059,493.45/23,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.49

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