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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.06, 33,063.42 and 13,347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.06, 33,063.42 and 13,347.87 is: 18,420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.06 : 33,063.42 = 13,347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.06/33,063.42 = 13,347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.06x = 33,063.42 × 13,347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.06x = 441,326,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,326,231.92/23,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.78

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