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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.28, 33,056.85 and 13,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.28, 33,056.85 and 13,343.02 is: 18,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.28 : 33,056.85 = 13,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.28/33,056.85 = 13,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.28x = 33,056.85 × 13,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.28x = 441,078,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,078,210.69/23,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,412.57

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