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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.87, 33,058.73 and 13,344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.87, 33,058.73 and 13,344.50 is: 18,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.87 : 33,058.73 = 13,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.87/33,058.73 = 13,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.87x = 33,058.73 × 13,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.87x = 441,152,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,152,222.49/23,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.97

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