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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.32, 33,056.94 and 13,343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.32, 33,056.94 and 13,343.86 is: 18,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.32 : 33,056.94 = 13,343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.32/33,056.94 = 13,343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.32x = 33,056.94 × 13,343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.32x = 441,107,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,107,179.39/23,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.51

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