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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.22, 33,056.35 and 13,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.22, 33,056.35 and 13,343.54 is: 18,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.22 : 33,056.35 = 13,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.22/33,056.35 = 13,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.22x = 33,056.35 × 13,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.22x = 441,088,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,088,728.48/23,953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.59

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