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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.16, 33,060.92 and 13,347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.16, 33,060.92 and 13,347.17 is: 18,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.16 : 33,060.92 = 13,347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.16/33,060.92 = 13,347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.16x = 33,060.92 × 13,347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.16x = 441,269,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,269,719.60/23,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.12

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