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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.09, 33,059.03 and 13,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.09, 33,059.03 and 13,344.72 is: 18,416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.09 : 33,059.03 = 13,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.09/33,059.03 = 13,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.09x = 33,059.03 × 13,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.09x = 441,163,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,163,498.82/23,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.27

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