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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.59, 33,062.49 and 13,347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.59, 33,062.49 and 13,347.22 is: 18,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.59 : 33,062.49 = 13,347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.59/33,062.49 = 13,347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.59x = 33,062.49 × 13,347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.59x = 441,292,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,292,162.47/23,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.73

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