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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.72, 33,057.50 and 13,199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.72, 33,057.50 and 13,199.74 is: 18,215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.72 : 33,057.50 = 13,199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.72/33,057.50 = 13,199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.72x = 33,057.50 × 13,199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.72x = 436,350,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,350,256.41/23,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.63

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