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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.31, 33,062.48 and 13,348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.31, 33,062.48 and 13,348.64 is: 18,421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.31 : 33,062.48 = 13,348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.31/33,062.48 = 13,348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.31x = 33,062.48 × 13,348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.31x = 441,339,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,339,143.03/23,958.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.13

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