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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.34, 33,055.64 and 13,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.34, 33,055.64 and 13,051.42 is: 18,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.34 : 33,055.64 = 13,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.34/33,055.64 = 13,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.34x = 33,055.64 × 13,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.34x = 431,423,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,423,201.41/23,953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.98

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