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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.68, 33,059.48 and 13,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.68, 33,059.48 and 13,347.10 is: 18,417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.68 : 33,059.48 = 13,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.68/33,059.48 = 13,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.68x = 33,059.48 × 13,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.68x = 441,248,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,248,185.51/23,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.82

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