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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.22, 33,055.59 and 13,342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.22, 33,055.59 and 13,342.93 is: 18,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.22 : 33,055.59 = 13,342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.22/33,055.59 = 13,342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.22x = 33,055.59 × 13,342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.22x = 441,058,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,058,390.88/23,953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.32

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