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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.28, 33,055.47 and 13,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.28, 33,055.47 and 13,342.02 is: 18,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.28 : 33,055.47 = 13,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.28/33,055.47 = 13,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.28x = 33,055.47 × 13,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.28x = 441,026,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,026,741.85/23,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.19

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