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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.82, 33,057.63 and 13,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.82, 33,057.63 and 13,344.36 is: 18,415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.82 : 33,057.63 = 13,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.82/33,057.63 = 13,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.82x = 33,057.63 × 13,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.82x = 441,132,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,132,915.47/23,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.20

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