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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.20, 33,055.38 and 13,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.20, 33,055.38 and 13,343.76 is: 18,414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.20 : 33,055.38 = 13,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.20/33,055.38 = 13,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.20x = 33,055.38 × 13,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.20x = 441,083,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,083,057.43/23,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.37

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