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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.28, 33,062.48 and 13,348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.28, 33,062.48 and 13,348.29 is: 18,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.28 : 33,062.48 = 13,348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.28/33,062.48 = 13,348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.28x = 33,062.48 × 13,348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.28x = 441,327,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,327,571.16/23,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.67

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