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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.68, 33,062.78 and 13,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.68, 33,062.78 and 13,348.73 is: 18,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.68 : 33,062.78 = 13,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.68/33,062.78 = 13,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.68x = 33,062.78 × 13,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.68x = 441,346,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,346,056.53/23,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.44

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