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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.58, 33,058.34 and 13,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.58, 33,058.34 and 13,344.21 is: 18,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.58 : 33,058.34 = 13,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.58/33,058.34 = 13,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.58x = 33,058.34 × 13,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.58x = 441,137,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,137,431.21/23,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.58

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