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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.68, 33,053.97 and 13,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.68, 33,053.97 and 13,343.10 is: 18,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.68 : 33,053.97 = 13,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.68/33,053.97 = 13,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.68x = 33,053.97 × 13,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.68x = 441,042,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,042,427.11/23,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,412.30

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